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Meanings of plead for leniency in English

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Usage of plead for leniency in English
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The court heard from the woman in mitigation as she was given an opportunity to plead for leniency from the court.
The South African
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Some reports have pirate bosses pleading for leniency from incensed imams and elders.
Wired
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Her colleagues across the country wrote letters to the sentencing judge pleading for leniency.
NY Magazine
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Both guilty parties have pleaded for leniency, citing their age and risks associated with the coronavirus.
The South African
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Her parents pleaded for leniency at Thursday's hearing.
Ebony
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A New Zealand woman has pleaded for leniency as she faces drug charges in an Bali court.
Radio NZ
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'Could be a lot of damage.' The man pleaded for leniency.
The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl
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Nari would have taken a switch to him a dozen times already if Tobin hadn't pleaded for leniency.
The Bone Doll's Twin
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In testimony on Thursday, the victim's mother pleaded for leniency for Brent, saying her son would have agreed with her.
Reuters
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A motorist escaped a prison sentence for causing the death of a six-week-old baby after the child's grandmother pleaded for leniency.
The Irish Times
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Throughout the case, Mavila's attorney pleaded for leniency for her client due to his unfortunate history that warped his perception of women.
The South African
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A Cork man was jailed yesterday for dangerous driving causing the death of a man whose mother pleaded for leniency in the case.
The Irish Times
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Lohan's lawyer pleaded for leniency, saying the actress had made up the missed classes and had complied with all the other terms of her sentence.
Reuters