pleading

Example Sentences

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He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor under the same provision, Section 793, that Mr. Bolton is pleading under as a felony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The ringleader ended up pleading guilty and being sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the other three received sentences ranging from 18 months to five years.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

On one TikTok account, which the BBC is not naming, a victim is openly mocked for pleading for help to find their stolen possessions.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“She’s accepted responsibility today for what she did by pleading guilty. She’s now a felon. So you know, we’re not trying to do anything to dance away from that.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Her question seems both genuinely curious and also pleading.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse