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
The entreaties by the investor group come as the deal is falling under fresh scrutiny from regulators at the Federal Communications Commission, which has taken issue with political coverage by Paramount’s CBS News.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
These entreaties, if they were ever heard by Cox and Kyoko, were ignored.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Despite entreaties from its engineers, Google management sat on the breakthrough.
—Tom Wheeler, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
When his entreaties for a post were rebuffed, Guiteau shot the president.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
These entreaties, if they were ever heard by Cox and Kyoko, were ignored.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Despite entreaties from its engineers, Google management sat on the breakthrough.
—Tom Wheeler, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
When his entreaties for a post were rebuffed, Guiteau shot the president.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for entreaty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entreaty
Noun
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Under the terms of the plea agreement reluctantly accepted by Clymer in January 2024, Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of broker-dealer registration violation, a Class C felony.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to a plea agreement filed by federal prosecutors on Tuesday, Fernandes Anderson will plead guilty to two of six public corruption charges that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Brioni’s large appeal is also evident in the cross-generational group of celebrities that wear the brand, from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig, as well as Jake Gyllenhaal, Glenn Powell, Austin Butler and Brad Pitt.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The service will include prayer, scripture readings, communion, and worship music performed by an ensemble from Liberty University.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2025
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One Catholic church in Washington Heights has held prayers every day since the collapse.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That petition was summarily denied Friday, according to court records.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hochman's office also filed a motion opposing the petition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Entreaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entreaty. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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