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begging

ADJECTIVE
desirous
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
undesirous


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In an interview with the BBC, the Reform leader said he was not listening to the discussion and revealed his family are "begging" him to leave his job amid increasing pressure.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

“People, I would argue, are not even begging to use AI,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

While begging her parents to keep sending her money, Hannah admitted that she thinks of herself as “the voice of my generation. “Or at least a voice.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

The boys laugh at her afflictions, but the smile turns to shame when she later shows up at the Waldrop home begging forgiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

But I was certain that if Fred were here, he would be begging my dad to drive us.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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