our entreaties to give us another few minutes to answer the test questions fell on deaf ears
Recent Examples on the WebUkrainian officials have been pleading for months for their Western allies to transfer more air defense platforms and munitions to thwart the Russian barrages, and stepped up their entreaties in Washington.—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 Part of the trip’s allure for Leo is as a distraction from classmate and occasional hook-up Alice (Monica Sanborn), who’s been resisting his gentle entreaties for something more.—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 That leads to some uncomfortable lingering around the pool in which Leo refuses to swim mid-transition, despite Eleanor’s entreaties.—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 June 2024 Some members, including Deputy Council Speaker Diana Ayala, have refused the entreaties.—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for entreaty
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