cause célèbre
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While Sally’s children turn Champ’s legal troubles into a cause célèbre on social media, Sally and Corinne strategize about how to clear the terrier’s name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Not surprisingly, the grave miscarriage of justice in his case has attracted national and international attention and made it a cause célèbre for people opposed to the death penalty and many supporters of capital punishment.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2024
State Department warned Brown that Chessman’s execution might inflame protesters during an upcoming trip President Eisenhower planned in Uruguay, where the prisoner was a cause célèbre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2024
Lucio’s case has become a cause célèbre among people, including Kim Kardashian.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
The condemnation of Honorius has become a cause célèbre, especially in connection with the doctrine of papal infallibility.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen
An average of 6.26 million viewers tuned in to watch “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as the comedian addressed his suspension that became a free speech cause celebre, according to Nielsen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
The case of Lucy Connolly has become a cause celebre to some in the UK and beyond.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
Mitnick became a cause celebre for hackers who considered his 5-year prison term excessive.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
Corporate governance in Japan has suddenly become a cause celebre, and seems to be rousing the world's third-largest stock market out of decades of lethargy.
From Reuters ● Apr. 21, 2023
Her quest for Everest had turned into a minor cause celebre in Japan.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
