as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
when supplies at the food bank ran desperately low, officials appealed to the public for some much-needed replacements
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Oprah begged me to talk to her.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Someone rushed off and begged Sava to love them back.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2008, Spears was placed in a conservatorship after her father petitioned a California court for authority over his daughter’s life and finances, citing her public mental health struggles, possible substance abuse and a psychiatric hold.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Dallas County Democratic Party petitioned a judge to extend the hours due to confusion throughout the day, according to executive director Brenda Allen.—
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Appealed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealed%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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