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appeal

[uh-peel] / əˈpil /






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The movie’s appeal rests in large part on its re-creation of iconic performances by the Jackson 5 and Michael himself, including “ABC,” “Thriller” and “Bad.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

It added that money raised during its one-week appeal would be used on "habitat restoration, tree planting, wetland creation and ongoing monitoring".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

When an appeal is overturned, it suggests that the initial denial was wrong.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Ianni said she reached out to federal regulators who administer Medicare, and they told her to file an appeal for her denied claims, a process that could take a year or more to resolve.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Victoria Forester, however, was used to having her own way, and, if all else failed, or even if it did not, she would appeal to her father, and he would accede to her demands.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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