plea

Example Sentences

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As of Wednesday, neither spouse had entered a plea on those charges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

On Friday, the boy appeared before Bristol Crown Court where he spoke only to enter his not guilty plea to murder, and a trial was listed for 15 June.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s unclear if this is a plea or a pleasantry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

As sometimes destructive protests broke out after police were acquitted, King made his celebrated plea, “Can we all get along?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“I’d like to see Abuelita Remedios again,” Pita whimpered, taking my hand in a silent plea.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall