"She turned out to be an avid proponent of our case in the jury room."

But even avid proponents of truth commissions acknowledge that they are a complex and contradictory business.

He is an avid proponent of the use of advanced technology for sustainable development.

Both Cornwalls were avid proponents of "gentlemen's sports", especially horse-racing and fox-hunting.

Those I spoke to who have used them in combat situations became avid proponents.

Mary Anne Raywid was an avid proponent of smaller schools with smaller class sizes.

The Koch administration was not an avid proponent of contracting work to the private sector either.

Chet Weise is an enthusiastic and avid proponent of the often-underground punk blues style.

He has been an avid proponent of furthering the use of lasers in foot and ankle surgery.

Even the most avid proponents of the new partnership are circling the sovereignty wagons.