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appeal

[uh-peel] / əˈpil /






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The wine’s high acidity makes it particularly food friendly, while its layered flavors may appeal to drinkers of other white wines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The appeal has nothing to do with the quality of the film itself and everything to do with cars being a recognizable part of everyday life.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The men's defence lawyer said they would appeal against the sentence.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Alabama’s emergency appeal went to Justice Clarence Thomas, who referred it to the full court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“You’re trying to appeal to some sort of nostalgia, aren’t you? I was created in this room. Perhaps you can convince me that I should do things differently. That I can be a better person.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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