cadge
Example Sentences
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The Framers were abjectly terrified that foreigners would give gifts to the president as a means to cadge their way to access and power.
From Slate • May 12, 2025
You’ll probably be able to cadge a ticket on the fly at a number of venues; if not, have a snack or a drink or just relax and enjoy the vibe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2019
One recent morning, a man dropped by Mr. Mishurov’s farmyard office to cadge a bucket of corn for his hens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 23, 2018
Apparently this individual uses a variety of stories to cadge money, including claims of homelessness or a need to get to some distant city to see family.
From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2017
After a while, she got bored and wandered off to the kitchen door, hoping to cadge a handout from Viola.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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