as in appeals
an earnest request
with arms raised in humble suppliance, the priest asked for blessings from above
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Noun
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Wacocha said the appeals process could take anywhere from weeks to months.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Anglo‑Saxon England converted to Christianity over the seventh century, so some of the charms included appeals to Jesus, Mary, and the apostles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Heavy explosions shook Dubai early Friday as air defenses intercepted incoming fire over the city, where people were observing Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, and mosques made the day's first call to prayers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In a statement, the Gracey family asked for prayers and privacy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Boilermakers International President Timothy Simmons did not respond to a request for comment about Monday’s guilty pleas.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Tallahassee, lawmakers have largely balked at her pleas for more formal cooperation and investment with NASA.—
Katelyn Ferral,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Suppliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppliances. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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