A
proponent is someone who supports or is in favor of an idea, belief, or cause.
Full definition
They are a
big proponent of of discovery, which they manage to do very well.
However, as the voices of
proponents for fun, safe, age - appropriate sports get louder and louder, resulting in marked improvements in many programs, hurdles remain.
Common Core
proponents say schools will now be able to share materials and resources across states, which could cut testing costs.
The second type of advantage claimed
by proponents of free trade is economic.
I'm a HUGE HUGE
HUGE proponent of an elimination diet for chronic conditions.
But two of the
leading proponents for incorporating these concepts alongside traditional academics have expressed concern about holding schools accountable for emotional and social learning.
I can't see many
AGW proponents participating in this — not the honest ones anyway.
They just don't live up to the claims of what church attendance
proponents argue for.
Either that, or it's an escort and we're
not proponents of that kind of hookup.
The ethanol market did not take off as
early proponents hoped due to issues of cost, portability, and energy density (miles per gallon).
Sure, he could've been more of a
vocal proponent for climate change solutions, and he could have spoken up more about the issue.
I am a
major proponent of getting to know your audience as much and possible before writing a resume and interviewing for a job.
The argument that
charter proponents make is that since the school is no longer educating the student, the per - pupil amount it sends to the charter represents real savings for the district.
Part of the growth of charter schools in recent years can be attributed to charter
school proponents in state and national government.
And this poses a problem for
bitcoin proponents who believe the cryptocurrency could be especially beneficial to people without internet, who also generally live in areas with economic instability.
Many proponents also argued that the pipeline would be cheaper and less hazardous than rail transportation.
You'd think that «hearing the voice» would be a positive human connector of which I'm a HUGE
proponent in business, but it's not that positive.
Other proponent for financial literacy classes say that teaching high school students proper money management tools will guide them in life.
While
voucher proponents claim that public schools won't improve without competition from vouchers, the evidence shows otherwise.
That story made clear that renewable electricity, despite
what proponents say, is more expensive.
The contents of both bills have sparked concern
from proponents of infrastructure investment.
But environmental assessment is much more than a regulatory box to be checked off by
project proponents.
However, voucher
proponents also embrace the premise that in the short term, allowing students and their parents to move into different schools will improve their academic outcomes.
AGW
proponents did this in various ways as documented by many examples.
Although apparently completely different in their approach, the worlds of the arts and the sciences have seen many
proponents who have been at home in both.
Raw - food
proponents believe that cooking with temperatures higher than 118 degrees breaks down food enzymes, which are essential for digestion.
But as charters have become a central focus of school
choice proponents, federal funds for magnet schools have been frozen.
Critics claim that the tenure system is outdated and no longer necessary;
while proponents claim that tenure ensures a continued culture of intellectual independence and inquiry.
As we noted last week, Common
Core proponents say they're willing to see what state education officials recommend out of that process.
The author is one of the world's most
outspoken proponents of a high - fat, low - carbohydrate diet.
The debate
between proponents of passive and active investing has been raging for close to a century.
And she's concerned by the degree to
which proponents of market forces influence education in the state.
But the group's funding structure, campaigning activities and the political motives of its
key proponents raise significant questions as to who it is really for.
Who were the
main proponents of the clause and why did they think it to be necessary?
We hope to raise awareness of the insurance context
among proponents of new programs so that risks and coverage are considered throughout the planning process.
This means that
if proponents can modify agreements so as to reduce the pain and destruction, opposition melts away.
Her appointment has also raised some eyebrows in that some education
reform proponents had hoped the next chancellor would be reflective of the system, which is heavily black and Hispanic.
But
even proponents acknowledge that getting the support of state lawmakers will be a challenge.
I am also an
active proponent in promoting preventive measures to help people experience optimal health and safety in the community, including sex education and human trafficking prevention.