begged
Example Sentences
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Boyle Heights was reaching a breaking point as a deadline passed to clean up 88 million pounds of rotten food from the burned-down warehouse and residents begged for relief from the horrifying stench.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
A bystander begged to help Good, to check her pulse and perform first aid.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
"My parents weren't going to let me go on holiday originally. I begged them to let me as it was the last few weeks to spend time with my friends before I move away."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
And Lorne’s agent said to NBC, “You begged him to come back, you can’t do this to him.”
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
In front of Reverend Lemuel Clark, her family, and others she knew less well, Lizzie dropped to her knees and begged forgiveness for her doubts.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
