plead for
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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
That pushes refineries near bankruptcy and compels them to plead for exemptions, which anger the ethanol lobby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
On the morning of March 14 counsels for the defense again stood before Judge Tate, there on this occasion to plead for a postponement of the trial, which was then eight days distant.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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