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pleas

  • plural
    of plea.
    plea
    noun
    an appeal or entreaty.

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But he spent a lot, which prompted his often-quoted pleas for financial assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

MSE is expected to enter pleas to the three charges on 3 December.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The agency said firefighters were "aggressively attacking the fire from ground and air" and issued repeated pleas for people to stay clear of the area.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

They instead stood out against the other evangelicals who made pleas for a sense of decorum and human dignity.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

Despite pleas from fans and those who missed the show, CBS did not repeat it.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow