as in seeking
to make a request for
the children pleaded for a kitten for Christmas
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Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Each survivor is seeking about $1 million.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the air traffic control recording, the pilot can be heard telling the controller a pregnant passenger has gone into labor and requesting medical personnel at the gate.—
Anselm Gibbs,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines did not return a call to The Observer requesting more information.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Pleading (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleading%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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