cadge

Example Sentences

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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

If these nods to other TV shows are lazy, that’s part of ’s bravado, its brazen willingness to cadge from the best, no untended wallet safe in its presence.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2013

Sam Houston tried to cadge a beer and was properly rebuffed.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly