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

A Ukrainian man accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer has told a court that he refused to film the attack despite an alleged accomplice "begging" him to.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But in February, Pérez appeared before a judge and asked to end her asylum case, begging to be sent to Mexico rather than her home country, where she believes she can never return.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Reporters surrounded Chisholm’s home in England, begging for juicy details.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin