cause célèbre
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His case became a cause célèbre among fans and online content creators.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
A much younger and far less experienced performer has been cast in the part that made her a cause célèbre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
While Sally’s children turn Champ’s legal troubles into a cause célèbre on social media, Sally and Corinne strategize about how to clear the terrier’s name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
As doubts about the sailors' guilt grew, their families began a campaign on their behalf, which became a cause célèbre in Brazil.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2024
For Van Buren it was as good as a cause célèbre, a musical comedy, a feuilleton in the Daily Mail and a series of snapshots from the homes of the upper classes—all in one.
From The Limit by Ada Leverson
Sabate's situation became a cause celebre online, with people on social media posting #lettheminionskate to show support.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
The idea has become a cause celebre in certain circles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
Corporate governance in Japan has suddenly become a cause celebre, and seems to be rousing the world's third-largest stock market out of decades of lethargy.
From Reuters ● Apr. 21, 2023
Recently, a few pets have become cause celebre when their X-ray images went viral.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 24, 2023
I would make the case a cause celebre, and make them regret they had ever charged me in the first place.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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