Example Sentences

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The prosecutor entreated the jury to hold the defendants “accountable not only for what they did but why they did it.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2022

He repeatedly entreated the chair umpire to tell the crowd not to erupt in jubilation when he missed a first serve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2022

Early in the night, Styles entreated the crowd to have as much fun as possible and to be whoever they wanted to be.

From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2021

When asked if the company had entreated merchants to help it lobby against the legislation, Amazon said its email spoke for itself.

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2021

He entreated me again to tell him of the events, now no mirth in his demeanor.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson