begged

Example Sentences

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They coaxed, cajoled, begged and beseeched for support to bring the tournament to North America.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Waldorf’s case certainly counted, they argued, and they begged for someone to call the hospital and the attorney general’s office.

From Salon • May 27, 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

"My children went to bed hungry three nights in a row. My wife was crying, so were my children. So I begged a neighbour for some money to buy flour," he says.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“My mom would never agree to leave our house, not even if the president himself begged her to,” he said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix