Example Sentences

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Gannon Ken Van Dyke has pleaded not guilty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

California man Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The defendant in his case has pleaded not guilty and is now awaiting trial.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

A man has pleaded guilty after four migrants drowned trying to cross the English Channel.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Hinnery Cabin Lodge in accents that wud melt th' heart iv th' coldest mannyfacthrer iv button shoes has pleaded f'r freedom f'r th' skins iv cows.

From Mr. Dooley Says by Dunne, Finley Peter