beg

Example Sentences

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Think frittatas or egg bakes, perfect for dispatching vegetable scraps, wilting herbs, bits of cheese or that lone slice of bacon that’s been begging for a job.

From Salon

But Mr Bennett says that, despite her attempts to put a brave face on for him, he has heard his mother crying and begging to get home.

From BBC

What actual human being, assured of his right to live, would set about begging his oppressors to accept the sacrifice of his identity?

From The Wall Street Journal

I begged the doc for compliments, but she wasn’t buying.

From The Wall Street Journal

Soft, tender and just dense enough to hold its shape, these savory muffins are built on a base of flour, cornmeal, butter, oil and buttermilk — a formula so flexible it practically begs for riffing.

From Salon