Example Sentences

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All the while, chefs, culinary historians and industry observers were pleading for Americans to embrace poultry’s dark side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

After the first two lions were euthanised, Ms Vallance shared a second statement, where she acknowledged significant backlash from the public, many of whom were pleading for the remaining five lions to be relocated.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

And many were pleading for basic resources from Mexico’s leaders.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2023

Officials were pleading with employees to sign up for the March session, run by the service’s Albuquerque region.

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2023

But, instead, it was they, Mae Tuck and Miles and Jesse, who were pleading.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit