plead

Example Sentences

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"We cannot lose this music as we are on the way out," pleaded Diasihilua, who has already spent 50 of his 73 years on earth gigging.

From Barron's

She pleaded not guilty to all charges and the cases remained open at the time of her death.

From Los Angeles Times

Drawing the audience in with just his pleading voice and vulnerable physicality, Duvall expresses a lifetime of regrets.

From Los Angeles Times

Guthrie's three children have posted multiple videos pleading for their mother's safe return in the two weeks since her disappearance, saying they are willing to pay her abductors.

From BBC

But a moment later, as they shoved their way down the aisle, Chip began pleading, “No, wait, don’t hang up—are you adopted?”

From Literature