begged off

Definition of begged offnext
past tense of beg off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for begged off
took back
Verb
  • Republicans took back the state House, ending the Democratic trifecta in Michigan and opening a door to more cash-for-jobs deal scrutiny.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Elsewhere in the season, Teti hinted that Paul took back at least one rose she’d already handed out.
    Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Begged off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begged%20off. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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