"You will explain to me the research that requires the advocate of dissolution of body to embrace a small life?"

Lobbyists and advocates of more Government-supported child nutrition programs are embracing the findings.

In court, Judge Freedman referred to her decision as "a court-imposed compromise," adding that neither the Dinkins administration nor advocates for the homeless had embraced it.

Hispanic groups and immigrant advocates have embraced her cause, insisting that it is wrong to expel teenagers who immigrated as toddlers.

Environmental advocates frustrated by the long-swelling appetite for gas have embraced hybrids.

Medical researchers and advocates of stem cell research cautiously embraced the president's decision, but many questioned Mr. Bush's statement that more than 60 stem cell lines existed.

Environmental advocates embraced the plan enthusiastically.

Mr. Silver and other advocates of raising the minimum wage embraced the mayor's comments.

An advocate of child health including nutrition and exercise, Wells embraced the individualism of each student and often lectured on the nature of education.

But other advocates have embraced the idea of a white-collar slump, believing that politicians will grow more concerned knowing that affluent workers have been hit hard.