begged

Example Sentences

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The speech begged the question: What ideas did Greenspan leave in his wake?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Trump had initially told Italian broadcaster La7 that Meloni "begged" him for a picture at this week's G7 summit in France, saying he agreed only because he "felt sorry for her."

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

However, Trump has since given a phone interview with Italy's La7 TV channel in which he alleged: "She begged me to take a photo with her; I felt sorry for her."

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

They coaxed, cajoled, begged and beseeched for support to bring the tournament to North America.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The next day after school, I begged Annie to go to the gym to help me practice.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman