special plea
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of special plea
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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It's a special plea for a form of moral reckoning, one that worship of the marketplace has made impossible.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2021
"The special plea is dismissed," Judge Piet Koen said.
From Reuters ● Oct. 26, 2021
"I make a special plea to women who are pregnant or are breastfeeding. There is no impediment to you getting your vaccine," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2021
Her crystal clear “Blue Bayou” earned her a four-chair turn, a standing ovation from all the coaches, a hug from Levine and special plea from Aguilera, who said she had been “moved” by Porter’s story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2016
The time has long since passed when a special plea is needed for the existence of women's clubs, for actual demonstration has proved their worth to the individual and to society.
From Woman's Club Work and Programs First Aid to Club Women by Caroline French Benton
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