as in seeking
to make a request for
the children pleaded for a kitten for Christmas
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McKinsey data shows that roughly one in four Gen Z employees hold multiple jobs, 26 percent report insufficient pay to support a decent quality of life, and 77 percent are actively seeking new employment—nearly double the rate of older workers.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Bailey, a 6-foot-9 forward out of Rutgers, is seeking new representation.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Some asked state lawmakers to pass a resolution and send it to the congressional delegation requesting immediate aid for farmers.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hayes explained that passengers requesting swaps should do so politely, with no pressure, and must accept a refusal without argument.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Pleading (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleading%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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