as in to argue
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?
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Recent Examples of plead
Brandon Aiyuk continued his online rampage against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, taking shots at the team and his now former agent as the disgruntled wide receiver keeps publicly pleading for his release.
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Mercury News Staff,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
His two co-defendents, wife Rebecca Vance, 42, and friend Keir Ceballos-Rivera, 34, previously pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
The 38-year-old Army master sergeant has pleaded not guilty.
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Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Another defendant who pleaded guilty challenges the law through stealth and intermediaries for his company to win lucrative public building contracts.
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Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
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Mercury News Staff,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
His two co-defendents, wife Rebecca Vance, 42, and friend Keir Ceballos-Rivera, 34, previously pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
The 38-year-old Army master sergeant has pleaded not guilty.
—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Another defendant who pleaded guilty challenges the law through stealth and intermediaries for his company to win lucrative public building contracts.
—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plead
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Srebnick, however, argued that the crash was a tragic accident — and did not amount to a crime.
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While some experts say the government should be involved in conversations about AI safety, others argue the result could stifle the industry.
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The report generally contends that a single-payer system would, by eliminating the paperwork and other aspects of the current system, be the most efficient from a cost/benefit basis.
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Experts contended that the progressive candidates could split the vote, opening the door for McAdams to win.
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Vitello seemed to understand Devers’ reasoning for wanting to stay in the game but also knew that Devers was battling some leg soreness.
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Plus, Wizards officials reason that Young, who will turn 28 years old in September, will remain in his prime years through the end of his contract.
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Notes Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has been able to convince standout safety and top athlete Tahj Skinner to play quarterback this season.
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They were saved at the last minute by the owner of the mill, who convinced the arriving American army of their worth.
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Even Mamdani, who had campaigned on the idea of dropping his predecessor’s lawsuit and opposition, has come around and is holding firm as the Council insists on some $300 million in additional costs a year.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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Car show winners The winner of Best in Show at the fourth annual Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show, held June 6, may seem somewhat underwhelming, but organizers assert that Michael Vanni’s 1964 Chevy Nova has serious street cred.
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That came after the start of talks between the two countries had been delayed while both sides also sought to assert influence over the strait.
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“Plead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plead. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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