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an earnest request
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Recent Examples of appeals
Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The rest of the former policy — which spans about five pages long and addresses probationary periods, progressive discipline, appeals, hearings and more — was cut out on Tuesday night after the Board of Managers unanimously voted to delete the language.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The handbook also notes that state habeas reviews and direct appeals are usually reviewed simultaneously.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
That night before dinner, Blair sorted through the mail, most of it junk, discounts on cleaners and fundraising appeals from the ACLU and the Nature Conservancy.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
While appeals are already in motion or being planned in the Meta and YouTube cases in the Golden State and the Land of Enchantment, a win is still a win for prosecutors — and a win is so obviously what would-be Senator Paxton is looking for here.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Defendants can appeal their sentences but the appeals have to be heard by a separate, special appeals court rather than regular appeals courts.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The justices are likely to act soon on emergency appeals filed by two makers of mifepristone.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
All hearings and appeals of this nature should be documented, and directors should use their reasonable and unbiased judgements when considering limited variances.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Noun
By following this guidance, prosecutors can avoid other appeals issues in its retrial.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The rest of the former policy — which spans about five pages long and addresses probationary periods, progressive discipline, appeals, hearings and more — was cut out on Tuesday night after the Board of Managers unanimously voted to delete the language.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The handbook also notes that state habeas reviews and direct appeals are usually reviewed simultaneously.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
That night before dinner, Blair sorted through the mail, most of it junk, discounts on cleaners and fundraising appeals from the ACLU and the Nature Conservancy.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
While appeals are already in motion or being planned in the Meta and YouTube cases in the Golden State and the Land of Enchantment, a win is still a win for prosecutors — and a win is so obviously what would-be Senator Paxton is looking for here.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Defendants can appeal their sentences but the appeals have to be heard by a separate, special appeals court rather than regular appeals courts.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The justices are likely to act soon on emergency appeals filed by two makers of mifepristone.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
All hearings and appeals of this nature should be documented, and directors should use their reasonable and unbiased judgements when considering limited variances.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeals
Noun
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Kelvin Evans, 41, on Tuesday entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia to counts of entering an automobile and criminal trespass.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Dozens of students descended on City Hall, wielding signs and pleas to restore this funding.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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If vice president of operations Chip Conway, a tireless worker in a thankless job, books the wrong hotel he will likely be forced to run back to Denver.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Guests with Grand Club access (anyone who has top-tier World of Hyatt status or books a Club room rate) have an extra feather in their cap.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Top Republican officials promote event Organizers expect thousands of people to attend Rededicate 250, which will include worship music, prayers and speeches from Cabinet heads and other Republican officials, along with religious leaders and others.—
Peter Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit cites a New York Times story in which a real estate consultant who tracks local trends in the Miami condo market, Peter Zalewski, estimated the property could sell for at least $360 million.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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With that in mind, the member of the girl group Katseye cites LACHSA as having a major influence on her artistic development.—
Daniel Kohn,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The Brooklyn Democratic Party is attempting to silence its own voters who signed these petitions.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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In York County, the approval process itself — conducted largely behind the scenes — has sparked opposition by way of petitions and road signage.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Rallying cries were common before key games, particularly those where Everton’s top-flight status was on the line.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Shaina Montiel says her mother stills cries thinking about her harrowing experience with hantavirus at age 5, which, according to the CDC, can have a fatality rate up to 38%, depending on the type of syndrome caused by it.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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With sleight of hand and a pair of milky opaque contacts, Suzanne again successfully summons the man’s dead wife, so much so that he’s inspired to resume painting for the first time since her passing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Trouble’s brewing once a magic flute that summons the powerful Great Water Dragon is stolen.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Calabasas, where desires are never as clean as appearances suggest, falling in love might be the most dangerous rebellion of all.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Converting Panic Into Possibilities The destabilizing forces listed above reveal unmet needs, emerging desires and openings for growth.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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“Appeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeals. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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