plead
verb (used without object)
to appeal or entreat earnestly.
have pled
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present perfectof plead.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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Since then, more than 1,030 people have been charged with crimes related to the riot and nearly 570 people have pled guilty, according to the Justice Department.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
They have pled their case in face-to-face meetings, letters, and round tables.
From Reuters ● Oct. 5, 2022
Defence solicitor advocate Shahid Latif said: "He is sorry and he can do no more than he has done and that is to have pled guilty."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2021
Thirty-four people were indicted, seven have pled guilty and one was convicted at trial.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2019
I think she would have pled with him not to steal the souls of those who would take his place.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
