announce for (someone or something)
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To show one's political support for someone or something. If the incumbent president announces for me, it will be a huge boost to my campaign. If you can't get any high-profile politicians in the party to announce for you, you don't stand a chance. I announced for her when she was running for state Senate, but it didn't seem to do any good—she still lost.
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announce (one's support) for someone or something
to declare one's political support for someone or something. The senator announced for the Supreme Court nominee. Our club announced for the incumbent candidate.
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