beg

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, Elkind argued, L.A. should have a more centralized decision-making authority so Metro would not have to beg small cities for permits for regionally important infrastructure projects.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Until the stock trades a new high, however, the market will beg to disagree.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

In the end, the World Cup-winning Argentina striker, who had just clinched the Premier League with Manchester City, had to beg for it to stop.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“It will beg the question of the senior staff, why are you here? Why do we need to promote you? Why do you need a raise when you’re flaunting things like that?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Why do I need to beg to be who I want to be?

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam