begged

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In August 1965, when she was only six years old, Cohen begged her parents to let her stay up past her bedtime and watch Paul McCartney sing “Yesterday” on Sullivan’s popular variety show.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

"I begged others in the queue, as I have no other option," Zannat said.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘My parents begged me never to put him in a home’: I have taken care of my disabled brother my entire life.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Have your children or grandchildren begged for tickets to see the Majesticks?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“I wanted to stay with you. I begged Lou Ann,” I tell her, leaning down to hug her.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko