Collocations withproponent

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early proponent
He was an early proponent of continental drift and the unauthodox expanding earth theory.
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leading proponent
She is a leading proponent of cultural approaches to learning, development and psychotherapy.
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main proponent
Peaflorida, as its main proponent, was selected as its director for life.
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major proponent
Bakker has been a major proponent of the theory that dinosaurs were warm-blooded, smart, fast and adaptable.
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strong proponent
During the last quarter of the 18th century she was a strong proponent of her theories regarding the education of children.
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vocal proponent
From 1917 to 1920, he was president of the commissioners, and a vocal proponent of home rule.
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