enter a plea
Example Sentences
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He did not enter a plea at a hearing Wednesday; his lawyer, Jacqueline Goodman, did not respond to a request for comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
Similarly, the earl of Peterborough's son refused both to remove his hat and to enter a plea when tried for treason in 1658.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
He did not enter a plea during the hearing, according to the Associated Press.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
Asked by the judge to enter a plea, Van Dyke responded: "Not guilty, your honour."
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Bunderson responded: “We enter a plea of not guilty and request a preliminary hearing.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
