Example Sentences

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“I am appealing to you, I hope you can help me,” he said in a Facebook livestream.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"I am not appealing for violent support. I am appealing for peaceful support," Dela Rosa told reporters.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

"I am appealing directly to Chloe to make contact with the police, family or friends so that we know you are safe and well," Supt Kearney said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2023

She urged the parties to come together to pass the needed bills: “With a lot of good will we will achieve this. I am appealing to that good will.”

From New York Times • May 30, 2023

That is why I am appealing to you; that is what brought me here to see you—alone.

From Otherwise Phyllis by Gibson, Charles Dana