cause célèbre
Example Sentences
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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
Among Goddard alumni are actor William H. Macy, playwright David Mamet, jailed activist and cause celebre Mumia Abu-Jamal, and some members of the rock band Phish.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024
His disappearance has been a cause celebre in France ever since.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024
Years later, The Washington Post described the series as “the first major journalism cause celebre on the newly emerging Internet.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2022
I would make the case a cause celebre, and make them regret they had ever charged me in the first place.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
