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campaign
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
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noun
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
noun
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
“he supported populist campaigns”
noun
several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
noun
a race between candidates for elective office
“I managed his campaign for governor”
verb
go on a campaign; go off to war
verb
run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
“Who's running for treasurer this year?”
verb
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
“The liberal party pushed for reforms”
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he supported populist campaigns
they worked in the cause of world peace
the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
the movement to end slavery
contributed to the war effort
I managed his campaign for governor
he is raising money for a Senate run
Who's running for treasurer this year?
The liberal party pushed for reforms
She is crusading for women's rights
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
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