pleading

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During her hiatus from “Today,” Guthrie made a series of videos sharing the raw emotions she experienced since Nancy Guthrie was abducted while pleading for her return.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Guthrie has posted several emotional videos on social media, pleading for help from the public, but her conversation with Kotb is the first formal interview she has given since the case began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Initially, it seemed like he might make out fine, even as he insisted on pleading guilty.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"We're obviously a big investor in Qatar, so a lot of my conversations with the administration is really pleading to try to get extra protection around the US-owned assets in Qatar," Lance said.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“No,” she said, and now her voice turned pleading.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix