pleading (to)

Definition of pleading (to)next
present participle of plead (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleading (to)
Verb
  • Gianni Infantino went from immovable king of football to touring the world, begging people for support.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In the wake of Curry’s death, the Who Done It crew are begging Paramount to trawl its vaults and release the cut.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After Russia's refusal to pay the award, Naftogaz has been petitioning national courts seeking court orders to seize Russian commercial assets.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • After Russia’s refusal to pay the 2023 award, Naftogaz has been petitioning national courts seeking orders to seize Russian commercial assets.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Pleading (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleading%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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