plead

Example Sentences

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Former CNN host Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from his coverage of a protest last month at a church over federal immigration raids in the US state of Minnesota.

From BBC

Last month, Chloe's father pleaded for an exception to be made that would allow murder trials to proceed during the barristers' strike.

From BBC

Ahmed's son is heard pleading with them for more time, but they are told it must be done soon.

From BBC

But when I got to college and fell madly in love for the first time, I was primed for the Kate Bush version of “Wuthering Heights,” an avant-garde musical number, all shrieks and pleading.

From Los Angeles Times

Epstein, who pleaded guilty to the charges June 30, 2008, was sentenced to 18 months in a Palm Beach, Fla., prison.

From Los Angeles Times