campaign for
idiom
1
: to lead or take part in a campaign to support (someone or something) or to achieve (something)
I campaigned for her when she ran for governor.
a time when women were campaigning for the right to vote
2
: to try to be elected to the position of (an elected official, such as president, mayor, governor, etc.)
He campaigned for president.
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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have supported his campaign for months including before the Democratic primary in June.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Owsley Brown Frazier also led a $18 million building campaign for UofL's natatorium and swimming complex.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
As fans campaign for a Star Wars project that never materialized, Steven Soderbergh is finally able to discuss his script.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
After playing in only six games last season for the Yankees, Narváez had a great rookie campaign for the Red Sox.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Owsley Brown Frazier also led a $18 million building campaign for UofL's natatorium and swimming complex.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
As fans campaign for a Star Wars project that never materialized, Steven Soderbergh is finally able to discuss his script.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
After playing in only six games last season for the Yankees, Narváez had a great rookie campaign for the Red Sox.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Campaign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign%20for. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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