Sentence examples for picked the cause from inspiring English sources

And the N.F.L. picked the cause in part because it figured children would be more likely to listen to athletes on an issue that was clearly relevant to their success: taking care of their bodies.

She returned to Spokane in the 1930s and picked up the cause again.

Scores of high school and college players have also picked up the cause.

Several NFL players have sat, knelt or raised fists, and many high school and college players have also picked up the cause.

While the Gates Foundation created the burst of momentum behind the Common Core, the Obama administration picked up the cause and helped push states to act quickly.

The Bush administration picked up the cause late this summer after manufacturers and Republican lawmakers nationwide complained that what they called an undervalued Chinese currency was at the root of some of the 2.5 million jobs lost over the last two years.

Kaepernick, who is objecting to police brutality and racial oppression, has seen his protest spread to the NBA and other sports, and high school and college players have also picked up the cause.

Charlie Hebdo picked up the cause with gusto, repeatedly satirising Muhammad and Islam in its papers, including a naked Muhammad, and an issue "guest-edited" by Islam's prophet ("Charia Hebdo: 100 lashes if you don't laugh!").

Newsom's successor, Ed Lee, picked up the cause.

Brown picked up the cause and negotiated a deal with two Assembly Republicans — Nathan Fletcher of San Diego and Cameron Smyth of Santa Clarita.

Many progressive and liberal Christian organizations -- like the YMCA and the World Sunday School Association -- picked up the cause and lobbied Congress to make Mother's Day a national holiday.