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cause celebre

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/kɔz səˈlɛb/
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a controversial legal case, issue, or event that attracts widespread public attention and debate

  • The trial became a cause célèbre, sparking protests nationwide.
  • The environmental disaster turned into a cause celebre for activists.
  • That book was a cause célèbre in literary circles for its bold themes.
  • The politician's scandal quickly became a cause celebre in the media.
  • The campaign against animal testing became a global cause célèbre.