plead
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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
All five defendants agreed to plead guilty to their respective charges in the case.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Mark Lesko, his lawyer, said Yadgarov would plead not guilty.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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
If only I could plead to a packed auditorium, then, just maybe...
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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