He portrayed them as "passionate defenders of the working people."

As a feminist, she was a passionate defender of female education.

He is one of its most passionate defenders.

His scientific research concentrated on string theory, of which he has been a passionate defender.

But passionate defenders of this declining art form see the show as a chance to revive the stature it once had at the table.

Some of Mr. Clinton's most passionate defenders today were black lawmakers.

Yet he also has the reputation of being a passionate defender, and one who wins.

But environmental crusaders can be thoroughly wrongheaded, just like passionate defenders of corporate interests.

Still, he is such a passionate defender that he at times goes overboard, and so risks not being true to the man himself.

He is a passionate defender of the avant-garde.