Sentence examples for deliver pleas from inspiring English sources

Most were from the doctrines set out by Francis Bacon as Lord Chancellor, but there were some more modern reforms: counsels to the defendants could deliver pleas, rather than defendants in person, thus saving the cost of a Commissioner of Oaths, and cases were to be heard in the order they were accepted by the court.

Ibrahim and Muhammad's families also delivered pleas for vengeance.

On Capitol Hill, Elian's grandmothers delivered pleas today to sympathetic lawmakers, who vowed to block legislation in the House and Senate to make Elian an American citizen.

The duo hand-delivered pleas to the attorney general, Eric Holder, for "an immediate investigation" into Homan Square, and suggested that off-the-books interrogation may be a lever for long-sought justice on Chicago police abuse – and that questions over the secretive facility will not go unanswered.

About a dozen Republican congressmen and one congresswoman, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn)., joined Franks at a press conference on Wednesday to deliver passionate pleas on behalf of the bill, which would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of gestation in the United States unless the woman's life is in danger.

Mr. Kerry is to deliver a plea for his broad measure at that session, aides said.

Hearing her deliver this plea for a chance to become a star, the audience was movingly aware that Stritch had fulfilled her own dreams to such an extent that she was commonly known as the "first lady of Broadway".

The former prime minister went on to deliver a plea for the upgrade of Britain's infrastructure, as well as emphasising the roles of the private sector and charities.

Barry Bearak (NYT) MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL: SRI LANKA TIES -- Israel and Sri Lanka will resume diplomatic ties, and officials from Colombo are expected to visit next week and deliver a plea for immediate military aid.

Mr. Slade sings about strained, desperate relationships, his voice breaking as he delivers worshipful pleas and promises.

There were also more than 200 people in the audience, including parents and students who delivered emotional pleas on the school's behalf.