beg for mercy
Example Sentences
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But if all else fails, beg for mercy.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2023
“I beg for mercy to accept my repentance and allow me to right the wrongs,” Goldstein told the judge at his sentencing, the San Diego Union-Tribne reported.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2022
After reading this ruthless satire of their behavior, they probably can’t sue for slander, but they might want to beg for mercy.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2021
You can also beg for mercy at the gate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2019
Work that would make us beg for mercy.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
