Example Sentences

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“I am pleading with LeBron James as a father: Stop this,” Smith said on the Jan. 29 episode of “First Take.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

On Wednesday, her mum Nicol Davies said: "This is such a terrible time for all those who love Owami and I am pleading for anyone who can help find her to contact police."

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2022

"I am pleading with you. Let us not take this hurricane lightly. This is not the time to play the fool."

From Fox News • Jul. 2, 2021

“I am begging, I am pleading for Americans not to forget Lake Charles,” he told National Public Radio.

From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2020

I know I sound like I am pleading with her, but I can’t help it.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black