Lincoln expected Blair, who advocated taking a firm stance with the southern states, to help balance more conciliatory members of his cabinet.

But his group does not advocate taking the decision out of voters' hands, something editorial writers call for now and then.

These kinds of variations can seem very confusing, which is why I advocate taking the job slowly, one section at a time.

At a meeting in the fall of 1991, several members of the news division advocated taking a comic approach to the campaign.

Those who advocate taking sides with Bosnia's Muslims ignore one important fact.

The groups advocated taking biblical Jewish land from neighboring Arab countries.

There was a strong current in the room advocating taking a scientific, public health approach to abortion rights.

"I wouldn't advocate taking that line if I were you."

Which explains why he began advocating taking funds from foreign aid to pay for extended unemployment benefits.

"You would not advocate taking the women as slaves?"