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appeal

[uh-peel] / əˈpil /






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The funny thing is that nearly everyone I have shown the counter to understands the appeal immediately.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

Since central banks tend to be less sensitive to price swings than institutions or individual investors, steady hands in the market can increase an asset’s appeal.

From MarketWatch Sep. 6, 2026

He took over a program this year that remains banned from the City Section playoffs for three years pending an appeal of sanctions imposed in 2024 for repeated rule violations.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

The United Nations has said the magnitude of the destruction makes delivering aid an immense challenge, and has launched a $50 million appeal to help more than 84,000 people.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

Fischer never received the notice and therefore couldn’t appeal it, which according to law he had the right to do.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Grand and his prior lawyers parted ways after a federal appeals court ruled against him.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

Recent wins by nonprofits against the administration include an appeals court ruling in June that the Environmental Protection Agency must uphold strengthened air pollution standards for fine particular matter or soot.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

But on Aug. 7, the appeals court upheld the injunction and announced that its temporary stay would expire on Aug. 21.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

For example, on Friday, a federal appeals court ruled 3-0 that states can regulate prediction markets like gambling.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

Popular music is, by definition, music that appeals to many people.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has appealed to anyone with information to come forward.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

The defendants have appealed to the Supreme Court in hopes of blocking the lawsuit, which they say threatens to create financial chaos for their industry, among other issues.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

However, McLaren appealed on the grounds of sporting fairness and their own competitive interests, as Piastri had lost two points as a consequence of the situation.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Riding a populist wave to redistribute wealth, Tiberius Gracchus appealed to the democratic concilium plebis, cutting out the deliberative Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

And when the Washingtons appealed for justice, city officials denied them at every turn.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

It raises the financial and personal stakes for families, as increasing expenses and caregiving demands can make taking time away from work simultaneously more appealing and more difficult to afford.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

There is something appealing about applying this same approach to the biological clock.

From Slate Aug. 29, 2026

Though in true rom-com fashion, this Emily is appealing in other required ways — and is also adorable.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Mr. Torrez may also be less willing to sign on since earlier this year he won $942 million against Meta in state court, though the company is appealing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

It’s a different kind of confidence than I’ve seen in some of the guys at school, and it’s really appealing.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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