plead for
Example Sentences
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On “To Catch a Predator,” there is no differentiation between the levels of danger the men pose; no mercy for those who understand they’re sick and desperately plead for rehabilitation.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
In the recordings, the men plead for help, saying they are running low on provisions and have not heard from the shipowner for months.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Many drivers, like Chinonso, keep their car air conditioning off to conserve fuel -- and "plead" for a tip from customers in return for switching it on.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
The woman’s husband was arrested but released the same day after she went to plead for his release in the turmoil as government forces rounded up demonstrators, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Tomorrow, first thing, she would find Annabella and plead for help.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
