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That would be a boon for theaters, which are struggling with a roughly one-third drop in attendance since before the pandemic and have been pleading with Hollywood for more major releases to draw audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

That type of overarching plan governing the rebuilding — and direct communication about the plan — is what residents and local officials say they have been pleading for.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

People have been pleading for Andy Reid to run the football since his early days with the Philadelphia Eagles, the team he is facing Sunday in the Super Bowl.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2023

Loeb and her supporters have been pleading for the thieves to return the stolen items, saying the $1,600 skis give her the best possible chance to qualify for the Winter Olympics, which begin next month.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2022

Look here, my friend, I have been pleading with you not for your own sake, but for the sake of others—for the redemption of the world.

From The Everlasting Arms by Hocking, Joseph