besought
Example Sentences
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Anaheim besought the court’s help but lost, and the team became just the Los Angeles Angels once more.
From Los Angeles Times
When the Fire Department ordered him to take it down, Van Meter besought a higher civic judgment — and lo!
From Los Angeles Times
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
I stretched forth my hands to him, and besought his intercession; I implored that one year, one month might be given to me on earth, to do penance and atonement for my transgressions.
From Project Gutenberg
When her mother besought her to come away she replied: “Thou shalt not deceive me again,” repeating the promise that had been made to her.
From Project Gutenberg
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
