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have appealed

  • present perfect
    of appeal.
    appeal
    noun
    an earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, etc.; entreaty; petition; plea.

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The presenter also said she wanted to express "how sad I am that it's got to this - believe me, I have appealed to ITV's hearts and minds, but to no avail".

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

The boxer was said to have appealed to Ugandans for understanding and asked not to be judged for the decision.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Mobile home owners have appealed to elected officials outside the city to put a stop to it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

"That may not have appealed to Zelensky," he added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026

I could have appealed to the regent’s cousin, Chief Zilindlovu, one of the most enlightened and influential chiefs at the court of Mqhekezweni.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela