as in appeal
an earnest request
with arms raised in humble suppliance, the priest asked for blessings from above
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Lytvyn, the communications advisor, told CNN that Zelensky decided early on to make appeals for help directly to other nations, rather than just their leaders.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
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Add in its layered history and genuinely warm service, and the appeal becomes clear.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Or how about some actual depth in the rotation rather than a prayer circle for health and prospect progression?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Another category that would likely unnerve boards of directors, according to Minow, is close ties with Epstein following his controversial 2008 guilty plea to procuring a minor for prostitution.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The prosecution and defense teams settled on the no contest plea in exchange for dropping the murder count.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rios spent 17 years in prison before being paroled in 2007, yet waited more than 15 years to file his petition for a new trial, the defense noted.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The couple separated in 2017, and Gayheart filed for a divorce petition in 2018.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Suppliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppliance. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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