pleas

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begging request n.
excuse, defense n.

NOUN

begging request

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal application entreaty overture petition prayer solicitation suit

STRONG

imprecation intercession orison supplication

WEAK

imploration round robin

Antonyms

STRONGEST

demand

WEAK

answer decision reply sentence

NOUN

excuse, defense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action allegation apology argument claim explanation pleading

STRONG

alibi cause extenuation justification mitigation out palliation pretext rationalization right story vindication whitewash

WEAK

cop-out fish tale song and dance

Antonyms

STRONG

truth

WEAK

answer decision reply sentence

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pleas

The Daily Telegraph leads with pleas from the family of retired explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes who "have demanded an urgent investigation into his care arrangements".

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Rudakubana, who appeared from Broadmoor secure psychiatric hospital, was not asked to enter pleas during the hearing on Monday.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The ability of the city to respond to someone’s pleas for help is incredibly important in ensuring that we maintain the trust of the public.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

Thus the pleas behind closed doors for exemptions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

None of his pleas could move the desk sergeant.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater