cause célèbre
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His case became a cause célèbre among fans and online content creators.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
A party that was irrelevant four years ago was becoming a cause célèbre.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 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
Lucio’s case has become a cause célèbre among people, including Kim Kardashian.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
The posters in the paper-shop were placarded with the verdict in the Hamon trial; a cause célèbre which reached its crisis in Oklahoma while I was there.
From What I Saw in America by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton
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
Mitnick became a cause celebre for hackers who considered his 5-year prison term excessive.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
I also find it ironic that Mr. Will, who has strenuously argued in favor of “meritocracy,” would use as his cause celebre this incident that failed to recognize academic “runner-up” status.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2023
Her quest for Everest had turned into a minor cause celebre in Japan.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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