1
as in appeal
an earnest request
the captive made an impassioned plea for his life to be spared
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as in excuse
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
my only plea is that I've been overworked lately
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Recent Examples of plea
Liu’s plea agreement states that the other victims ranged in age from their mid-to-late 70s to 83 years old and that the victims gave him at least $202,500.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Some crafted heartfelt pleas to Maezawa, asking him to reconsider.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Under the plea agreement, prosecutors will ask that Smallwood be sentenced to 19 years in prison.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Peña's defense attorneys told jurors that prosecutors were relying on the testimony of the two men responsible, who had accepted plea agreements in return for lesser sentences.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plea
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
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Brioni’s large appeal is also evident in the cross-generational group of celebrities that wear the brand, from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig, as well as Jake Gyllenhaal, Glenn Powell, Austin Butler and Brad Pitt.—
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Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to snuggle with a blanket in the middle of a party? 27.—
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Back in San Jose, Santana Row continues to beckon with new dining options and more excuses to pay for parking there.—
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Guests joined the couple in reciting prayer and reading scripture.—
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of these brave Soldiers.—
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Is there any justification for Morgan Wallen having 37 tracks on his new album?—
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In today’s newsletter, our immigration reporter Jonathan Blitzer investigates these deportations—and the questionable justification behind them.—
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He was previously removed by the township electoral board for failing to bind his statement of candidacy with his nomination petitions.—
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Luna's discharge petition quickly reached the threshold, with 206 Democrats and 11 other Republicans signing on.—
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People play video games for a lot of different reasons; video games provide a creative outlet, a chance to connect with others, and moving stories that resonate with our personal experiences.—
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There is no compelling reason to return to the monopolistic system other than for utility shareholders to profit off of Maryland consumers.—
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After fruitless pleading fails to sway the murderer, the grandmother has a sudden realization.—
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Lucas and others also claimed in court pleadings that Zervos refused to accede to a background check.—
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Following the social media backlash, lead star Mohanlal shared an apology on his social media page.—
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Trump demands apology from Maine governor after clash over trans athlete ban State Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Maine, joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the president's clash with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over his executive order to protect women's sports.—
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“Plea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plea. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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