as in plea
an earnest request
our entreaties to give us another few minutes to answer the test questions fell on deaf ears
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Recent Examples of entreaty
After hours of stalling, Bennett succumbed to Johnson’s entreaties.
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Time, 14 Nov. 2025
But despite his entreaties, including meeting with Putin in Alaska, floating sanctions relief, and threatening to cut off aid to Kyiv, the Russian president has refused to be charmed into giving up on his invasion.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
However, so far, WBD has turned down the Ellison entreaties.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But top Democrats appear to be rejecting Thune’s entreaty.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
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Time, 14 Nov. 2025
But despite his entreaties, including meeting with Putin in Alaska, floating sanctions relief, and threatening to cut off aid to Kyiv, the Russian president has refused to be charmed into giving up on his invasion.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
However, so far, WBD has turned down the Ellison entreaties.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But top Democrats appear to be rejecting Thune’s entreaty.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for entreaty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entreaty
Noun
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Ruppe took a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter and driving while impaired in the death.—
Julia Coin
January 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2018, Luchin was charged with robbing a bank in Orinda and later sentenced to a year in jail through a plea deal.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hengaw reported that a protest march following Friday prayers had been met with gunfire, wounding several people, according to Reuters.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still got a tough road ahead so keep the prayers coming.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The school can submit a petition for renewal with SCOE within 30 days.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The hearing was reset for Wednesday, but Owens did not appear in person or remotely, so Gold dismissed her petition.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Entreaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entreaty. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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