"Pleaded" Example Sentences
1. He pleaded with his parents to let him stay up later.
2. She pleaded innocent at her arraignment hearing.
3. The lawyer pleaded the defendant's case in court.
4. The suspect pleaded guilty to all charges.
5. The mother pleaded with her son to stay away from drugs.
6. He pleaded for mercy but received none.
7. She pleaded with her professor to give her an extension.
8. The suspect pleaded the Fifth Amendment when questioned by police.
9. The victim pleaded for her life but the attacker showed no mercy.
10. I pleaded with him not to do anything reckless.
11. The teenager pleaded with his girlfriend to forgive him.
12. The wounded soldier pleaded for help from his comrades.
13. The accused man pleaded not guilty to the murder charge.
14. He pleaded ignorance about the crime.
15. The girl pleaded with her father to let her attend the party.
16. The salesman pleaded his case with passion and conviction.
17. The defense attorney pleaded his client's innocence to the jury.
18. She pleaded with her husband to let her have the car that day.
19. The defendant pleaded his case eloquently to the judge.
20. The starving child pleaded for food from the passersby.
21. The fans pleaded with the singer for just one more song.
22. The children pleaded with their parents for a puppy.
23. He pleaded to switch shifts with a coworker.
24. The protesters pleaded their case to the government officials.
25. The soldiers pleaded for reinforcements but none came.
26. The protesters pleaded with the governor to hear their concerns.
27. He pleaded to be allowed a second chance.
28. She pleaded with me not to tell anyone what I had seen.
29. The lawyer pleaded the judge for leniency in sentencing.
30. The witnesses pleaded with the suspected murderer to confess.
31. The brokenhearted boy pleaded with his girlfriend not to leave him.
32. The abuse victim pleaded with the police for protection.
33. She pleaded her case desperately but to no avail.
34. The starving man pleaded for food from passersby.
35. The father pleaded with his teenage son to stop smoking.
36. The accused man pleaded with the jury for understanding.
37. The frightened child pleaded with her mother not to leave her alone.
38. I pleaded with him to see reason and reconsider.
39. The billionaire pleaded with the kidnappers for the life of his son.
40. The student pleaded with his professor for more time to finish the project.
41. The family pleaded with the doctor to save their loved one's life.
42. She pleaded for him not to divorce her.
43. The activist pleaded his cause passionately for the change he sought.
44. The teenager pleaded with her parents to buy her a new car.
45. The desperate student pleaded with his professor for mercy.
46. I pleaded with the principal to reconsider expelling my son.
47. The survivors pleaded for help from the search and rescue team.
48. He pleaded with the judge not to send him to jail.
49. She pleaded to finish the work from home.
50. The supporters pleaded with the decision makers to reverse their ruling.
51. The scared child pleaded with her tormentor to leave her alone.
52. He pleaded that it had been an honest mistake.
53. The criminal pleaded with the police not to shoot.
54. She pleaded to be allowed to see her child again.
55. The hunted animal pleaded for its life before it was shot.
56. The injured man pleaded for an ambulance.
57. The workers pleaded with their boss for a pay rise.
58. The boy pleaded with his sister to stop hitting him.
59. The man pleaded to speak directly to his family.
60. The athletes pleaded with their coaches to let them compete.
Common Phases
pleaded guilty/not guilty
e.g. The suspect
pleaded guilty to the charges.
pleaded with/to (someone)
e.g. She
pleaded with her professor to give her an extension.
pleaded for (something)
e.g. The starving child
pleaded for food from the passersby.
pleaded for mercy/understanding
e.g. He
pleaded for mercy but received none.
pleaded his/her case
e.g. The lawyer
pleaded the defendant's case in court.
pleaded innocence/ignorance
e.g. He
pleaded ignorance about the crime.
pleaded desperately/passionately
e.g. She
pleaded her case desperately but to no avail.
pleaded the Fifth Amendment
e.g. The suspect
pleaded the Fifth Amendment when questioned by police.
Common noun phrases:
a plea for help/mercy/understanding
a tearful/desperate plea
an eloquent/passionate plea