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as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Dec. 2024
Modi’s strongman style is fundamental to his appeal.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case comes at the urging of the Biden administration, which appealed to the justices after intervening in the challenge.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Given its enduring appeal, Disney is developing a live-action remake of the original for release in 2026.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Dec. 2024
Modi’s strongman style is fundamental to his appeal.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
If the idea of curling up with a good book this holiday season sounds appealing, Bill Gates has some recommendations for you.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case comes at the urging of the Biden administration, which appealed to the justices after intervening in the challenge.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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In Timberlake’s plea deal, he was sentenced to 25 hours of community service and fined $500.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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But incoming Republican Chair Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk ally, will likely reject the pleas.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Vacation rental management platform Beyond found that a growing number of travelers are booking solo stays for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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By Jessica Chapel December 8, 2024 At first glance, New York City might not scream intimacy—reservations get booked up weeks out, open bar stools are snatched up in seconds, and dates squeezed into overpacked schedules.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
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Many religious traditions also include daily practices meant to foster gratitude, and scientific studies have shown that some — like prayer — really do have that effect.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 25 Nov. 2024
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Mayer’s most important question — especially for Joel fans who are constantly saying their prayers to the pop gods that the singer will get back to writing radio-friendly songs — was whether Joel ever writes lyrics or lyric ideas on his phone.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2024
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Away from the usual suspects such as Oxford and Regent Streets and the tourist attractions of Winter Wonderland, London has many peaceful havens full of Christmas charm to enjoy the festive atmosphere.Michele Robson, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Cigar leather loveseat packs a whole lot of charm into a compact frame.Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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With that, the church filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office asking for Motown’s use of Melodyland to be canceled and revoked.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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The petition lauded the goal of protecting habitat and reducing risk but questioned the need for fences, calling them ugly and ineffective.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Hotels around the world are investing in their tennis offerings, varying from annual tournaments to exclusive fashion collections to high-end wellness amenities—and the rising global fascination with tennis is undeniable.Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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The fascination with crime scenes has brought disruption by some visiting the Menendez house.Alicia Park, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa's Burkett's license plate number, the color and model of her vehicle, and other incriminating information was written on the back of an envelope addressed to Andrew Beard.Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The latest wiretaps were played during the third day of testimony for Marquez, one of the prosecution’s star witnesses who began working with the FBI in early 2019 after agents confronted him at his mother’s home and played some of the incriminating calls.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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Pride and a desire to provide some positive reinforcement for long-time Bears like defensive captain Jaylon Johnson and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams demand focus down the stretch, even with playoff odds of less than one percent, per ESPN.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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For many families, these conflicts tend to center around the desire for more independence.Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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