cause celebre
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Sabate's situation became a cause celebre online, with people on social media posting #lettheminionskate to show support.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
An average of 6.26 million viewers tuned in to watch “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as the comedian addressed his suspension that became a free speech cause celebre, according to Nielsen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
Among Goddard alumni are actor William H. Macy, playwright David Mamet, jailed activist and cause celebre Mumia Abu-Jamal, and some members of the rock band Phish.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024
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
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
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
Quickly the crowded room emptied, reporters rushing madly for motors; not often had the district morgue housed a cause célèbre, and its sensational details had to be rushed on the wire.
From I Spy by Natalie Sumner Lincoln
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