begging

Example Sentences

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"We have people begging for me to do this. People that are in great pain," Trump said in the Oval Office.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

A Twins counselor said in a written statement she heard Edward say “he could not hold on anymore and he was begging God to stop the water.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Soon the baby is being set out in the sun beside a begging bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump said Iran is "begging to make a deal" but whether it happens or not is "irrelevant" to America's timetable.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But within weeks, Spiritualist supporters were begging to bring her back to London.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock