pleading
Example Sentences
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A nereid called after her in Nerish, something high and strangely pleading, but she did not turn.
From Literature
The selection suggests that indigenous art has evolved sufficiently since the 1970s to transcend special pleading.
The law firm said Sir Idris had a clean driving licence and was pleading guilty to the offence, sparing the cost of a trial.
From BBC
Eddie’s finally looking at me now, and her eyes are pleading.
From Literature
Chow and Lee, who are standing trial after pleading not guilty, have been behind bars since 2021.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
