BEGGED OFF Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

begged off

verb

past tense of beg off

as in cried off

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took back

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Mendoza’s first drive ended with his first interception, which Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz snatched and took back 80 yards for a pick six.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Croatia took back possession to continue its offensive press but struggled to create goal-scoring opportunities.

— Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026

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