plead
verb (used without object)
to appeal or entreat earnestly.
has pled
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present perfectof plead (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The rapper has pled not guilty to the three felony charges against him.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2024
“Bishop Whitehead has pled not guilty, and is looking forward to having his day in court, so that he can fight these charges,” Florio said in a statement Friday.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024
He has pled not guilty to the charges.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2023
He faces a total of 23 federal charges that he has pled not guilty to.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
Griner, a two-time Olympic champion, has pled guilty but denied she intended to break Russian law.
From Reuters ● Jul. 27, 2022
