The proposed line has been a lightning rod of controversy since it was first advocated nearly a decade ago. (scientificamerican.com)
I realise that spelling reform was first advocated several centuries ago, but that does not make it bad idea. (teachermagazine.com.au)
She was a leading member of the Stieglitz Circle artists, headed by Alfred Stieglitz, America's first advocate of modern art in America. (hiesantafenm.com)