begged
Example Sentences
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Boyle Heights was reaching a breaking point as a deadline passed to clean up 88 million pounds of rotten food from the burned-down warehouse and residents begged for relief from the horrifying stench.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
A bystander begged to help Good, to check her pulse and perform first aid.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Voters have begged politicians for years to do something about energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Karina ran around looking for torches and begged people to help.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I wanted to stay with you. I begged Lou Ann,” I tell her, leaning down to hug her.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
