besought

Example Sentences

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I also besought Michael Harrison for his insights.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

Wonderly pleaded guilty, and Emerson besought “compensation under state law.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2023

As a result, JWST’s development was besought by years of delays and setbacks, causing the project’s budget to grow to nearly $10 billion.

From The Verge • Jul. 11, 2022

Determined, she took the train to Topeka and besought the state attorney general, also to no avail.

From Slate • Sep. 7, 2021

Then, turning to him, “Oh, do let’s go back, Bernard,” she besought; “I do so hate it here.”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley