plea
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By cooperating, he will serve far less time — a minimum of 10 years, according to a transcript of his plea hearing reviewed by The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
The chain was fined £737,000 - cut from £1.1 million because of an early plea - and costs of £11,221.38, as well as a £2,000 victim surcharge.
From BBC • May 7, 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
Of course, Duncan’s finding of factual innocence came after the plea deal he struck to gain his freedom.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
“Reyna, you’re too modest. Flying halfway across the world by yourself to answer Annabeth’s plea, because you knew it was our best chance for peace? That’s pretty freaking heroic.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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"Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar
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