begged

Example Sentences

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On Friday the president begged off attending his son Donald Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas, saying, “This is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran.”

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The Natural Resources Defense Council was among the environmental groups that begged to differ, calling the move "a lose-lose for the environment and the economy."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘My parents begged me never to put him in a home’: I have taken care of my disabled brother my entire life.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Have your children or grandchildren begged for tickets to see the Majesticks?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I begged her not to make me go.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan