Example Sentences

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In recent days, the Hotel Assn. of Los Angeles has been appealing directly to Mayor Karen Bass, purchasing digital ads that ask her to intervene on the minimum wage issue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire.

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2023

Fetterman’s campaign has been appealing to voters across the political spectrum, airing ads with Republican supporters.

From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2022

The money has been appealing in attracting some two dozen PGA Tour players.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2022

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has been appealing to people to stay home and express their anger on the internet because of the coronavirus pandemic.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2020