beseeched

Example Sentences

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"The year of 2024 demands your response - from everyone in the world," he beseeched delegates when he spoke from the top podium.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

He beseeched the U.S. government to dip into the millions of dollars Congress annually allocates to compensate victims of U.S. attacks.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024

The United Nations, aid groups and Israeli human rights groups have beseeched Israel to allow water and emergency deliveries of fuel to flow into the Gaza Strip.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

“Please put an end to this,” a viewer from Roseburg, Ore., beseeched the federal watchdog organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023

In 1888, a delegation of townsfolk beseeched Emmett to run for county sheriff, which he did, winning easily.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann