beseech

Example Sentences

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Reflecting his deep interest in religion and spirituality, above the door is inscribed the prayer: "Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

“I beseech you to control him if you can. If you can’t, I will. I will excuse him and draw every negative inference that I can,” said Engoron.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2023

"I beseech you to control him if you can. If you can't, I will."

From Reuters • Nov. 6, 2023

"I beseech you to control him, if you can," the judge said again shortly after, warning Kise that he would control the former president if the attorney did not.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2023

“If I should die, I beseech my lord to see that my letters are delivered.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin