as in appeal
an earnest request
with arms raised in humble suppliance, the priest asked for blessings from above
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Noun
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While the Congress and the Communists retain loyal voter bases, Shah's party has drawn larger crowds on the campaign trail, highlighting its growing appeal among younger voters seeking an alternative.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026 -
In January, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court granted her an appeal to reexamine the matter.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tim Pennington called again that evening, Bell said, to ask for prayers as his son's condition was worsening, and then later told him the soldier had succumbed to his injuries.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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With a defense-first lineup stuck on the floor and no opportunity to advance the ball, the Nuggets had no choice but to settle for a 60-foot prayer by Gordon at the buzzer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kirk was charged by federal prosecutors with a felony but offered a misdemeanor plea deal before the case went to trial.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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They were not required to enter a plea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Mavs’ petition seeks injunctive relief and finality on a breach of contract dispute the Mavericks raised in October 2024.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Residents are still collecting signatures, even if the city won’t accept their petition for a referendum.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Suppliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppliance. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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