appellants

plural of appellant

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petitioners
Noun
  • The petitioners argued that Kenya’s healthcare system is already overstretched and may be unable to manage foreign Ebola patients safely.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a Democrat, said Wednesday night that petitioners collected more than the roughly 875,000 signatures needed to place the original proposal before voters.
    Sophie Austin, Fortune, 21 June 2026
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“Appellants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellants. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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