begged

Example Sentences

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On Friday the president begged off attending his son Donald Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas, saying, “This is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran.”

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The Natural Resources Defense Council was among the environmental groups that begged to differ, calling the move "a lose-lose for the environment and the economy."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Give it to me,” begged a homeowner outside of Austin, Texas, asking why they’d had many showings but no offers after a year on the market.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Have your children or grandchildren begged for tickets to see the Majesticks?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

From dawn to dusk he suffered like an animal in a trap, drank coffee, smoked, begged meals from the kitchen, and napped.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood