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as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
So, if this takes years to reach a jury resolution and all the appeals are exhausted, those years could see Diddy behind bars already for life if the 55-year-old Bad Boy Records founder is found guilty in his criminal trial later this year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Ivana Saric, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024
The Planning Commission voted to deny a land use plan amendment and a rezoning request, but Hillwood was allowed to appeal to the Wilson County Commission.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The players could have gambled that, with new U.S. Supreme Court precedent instructing courts to give less deference to agencies, a court would take an appeal on the ULP even if the NLRB rejected the representation petition.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
So, if this takes years to reach a jury resolution and all the appeals are exhausted, those years could see Diddy behind bars already for life if the 55-year-old Bad Boy Records founder is found guilty in his criminal trial later this year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
What to watch: Prosecutors at the Pentagon will now have to decide whether to appeal the decision over the plea agreements via a higher court of appeal or proceed with plea-taking proceedings next month.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024
The Planning Commission voted to deny a land use plan amendment and a rezoning request, but Hillwood was allowed to appeal to the Wilson County Commission.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
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Prosecutors didn’t offer Depa a plea deal to reduce his potential sentence.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The judge granted the motion on Jan. 2, according to court records, giving the attorneys until Feb. 18 to reach a possible agreement on a guilty plea.Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
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High performers skip lines by booking specific slots, paying for priority access and going elsewhere if service is slow.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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For a more modern alternative to the sleigh ride, families can book a more extensive wildlife-spotting excursion through Jackson Hole and the surrounding area with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris.Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Both pass along their deepest thoughts and prayers for the folks in Los Angeles.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires sweeping across the state.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Venus enters Pisces on Jan. 2, dazzling your 10th house of career, authority and public persona, bringing balance, harmony and charm to your professional image.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Oracle games and Minish Cap were all made by Capcom, and the latter in particular is absolutely packed with charm, rock-solid gameplay mechanics, and some utterly gorgeous artwork.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Discussions on the petition will be streamed live on the commission's YouTube channel Wednesday starting at 1 p.m. Mountain Time, a commission spokesperson told Newsweek.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The taxi driver watched Velasquez-Fuentes shoot Matamoros, and then carry her back inside, according to the petition.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the hours following his death, a fascination grew around who his assailant might be, what the motives were.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
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How to Build a Legacy to Die For isn’t about morbid fascination but about thoughtful planning.Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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After suffering the displeasure of those in her monastic community, the nun, Indika, is sent to deliver an incriminating letter to a priest at another monastery.The New York Times, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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He also was told to watch any incriminating videos from Combs’ personal devices and delete them, or he would be terminated. Pines also alleges that Combs would test his loyalty, once asking him to come back to his home after a long day at work just to fetch his remote.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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And yet, people tend to explain their habitual behavior by appealing to their goals and desires.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Of course, some variations are warranted based on the patient’s needs and desires, but unwarranted variation leads to errors and unpredictable outcomes.Leon E. Moores, MD, DSc, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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