begging

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In recent years, some U.S. firms have supplied “perpetual-style” products that haven’t really caught on, begging the question of whether demand for a true perpetual futures product would grow rapidly.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

How ironic that this is so often how she appears in the film: shrouded in darkness, barely visible, her eyes glowing through the shadows and begging for someone to see the real her.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Pratt packed his BMW and called 911 one last time, begging dispatchers to send firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Always worried about money, she sent begging letters to friends asking for donations and arranged a sale of her old clothes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

In a normal year, I’d be begging and pleading to go in late with a note of excuse.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman