beg

Example Sentences

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“He begs me, saying, all the moms are there. I always get to show up for my job, but never for my family—this will give me the opportunity.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the pay and perks, maritime jobs go begging, and it is raising national-security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s a delicious little window between arrivals and the meal itself—a liminal pocket of time that begs for something bubbly and welcoming.

From Salon

One way is through the massive amount of marketing materials they’re getting, begging them to apply.

From Los Angeles Times

Then the fun began — dunks, shot attempts from well beyond NBA three-point range and fans begging for autographs from teenagers at a public school.

From Los Angeles Times