beg

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Ultimately, Elkind argued, L.A. should have a more centralized decision-making authority so Metro would not have to beg small cities for permits for regionally important infrastructure projects.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Until the stock trades a new high, however, the market will beg to disagree.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

In the end, the World Cup-winning Argentina striker, who had just clinched the Premier League with Manchester City, had to beg for it to stop.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I beg to differ here: The trial was conducted with full transparency, closely witnessed by citizens, the media and foreign consular officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

“I beg your pardon. Lady Constance must have mentioned it to me in passing. You know how she likes to gossip about the servants.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood