pleading

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Liberal Party Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price said Kumanjayi Little Baby was a relative of hers, and broke down in Parliament, pleading for an "honest conversation" about the failures of child protection.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

However, on Monday morning at Newry Crown Court the accused was re-arraigned, pleading guilty to both charges.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

That would be a boon for theaters, which are struggling with a roughly one-third drop in attendance since before the pandemic and have been pleading with Hollywood for more major releases to draw audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Prosecutors said they agreed to shave 15 months from the sentence in exchange for Jones pleading guilty by April 30.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Tristran looked at her with pleading eyes, but Yvaine shook her head: this was his fight to win, and he would fight it better if she were not there.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman