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appeal

[uh-peel] / əˈpil /






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She also noted that Epstein tries to appeal to the “weaknesses or proclivities” of his targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

And we know that death sentences are often reversed on appeal because of problems in the trials of someone accused of a capital crime.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The appeal of playing characters like Tom and Nile stems from what lies beneath the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

After the couple's appeal failed, the case passed to Iran's Supreme Court, he said, describing the legal process as "opaque".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Without being held, she had no standing for an appeal, because federal law did not allow appeals of criminal convictions.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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