cause celebre
Example Sentences
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In North Carolina, the author notes, the movement was helped along by a particular cause célèbre.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Not surprisingly, the grave miscarriage of justice in his case has attracted national and international attention and made it a cause célèbre for people opposed to the death penalty and many supporters of capital punishment.
From Slate • Oct. 18, 2024
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
His conviction has become a cause célèbre in libertarian circles.
From Salon • May 26, 2024
Mr. Gosford was also examined on that occasion, with results which had an important influence on the progress of the great cause célèbre.
From Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton by Anonymous
