begged

Example Sentences

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The speech begged the question: What ideas did Greenspan leave in his wake?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Trump had initially told Italian broadcaster La7 that Meloni "begged" him for a picture at this week's G7 summit in France, saying he agreed only because he "felt sorry for her."

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

However, Trump has since given a phone interview with Italy's La7 TV channel in which he alleged: "She begged me to take a photo with her; I felt sorry for her."

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

They coaxed, cajoled, begged and beseeched for support to bring the tournament to North America.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I was forced along with the tide, squished and squeezed as someone in the front of the room begged for everyone to come back, informing them again and again that this meeting wasn’t over.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin