plead
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In May, Eileen Wang, a former mayor of Arcadia, Calif., agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of China for actions she took before entering public office.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
During the hearing, Wang, who wore a black suit, spoke mostly to answer “yes” and “no” and to plead guilty.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Keith Morton KC, representing Britannia Hotels, said at this stage the companies would not give any indication of how they would plead.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Akram, who is being held in a high-security prison, is yet to indicate how he will plead.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
I sit up in my chair to plead my case, but she shoots me a look that kills the words in my throat.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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