Example Sentences

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Despite pleas from authorities not to share the video, it went viral on social media.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

On Monday morning, Iran and Israel both announced they would refrain from attacking each other, perhaps in response to more pleas from Trump by phone and social media.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Telephone poles covered in fundraising pleas for families whose breadwinners either rotted in faraway detention center or were sent back to their home countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The judge, Madam Justice McBride, said that in light of the pleas, the only sentence she could impose was that of a life sentence.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

None of his pleas could move the desk sergeant.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater