begging off

present participle of beg off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for begging off
taking back
Verb
  • As Markovic corrected himself, taking back the goal, the cameras cut to the Panthers' head coach Paul Maurice, who was visibly perplexed at the scenario as Devils fans cheered in the background.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The National Council sued for an emergency stay this summer to prevent the New Jersey council from taking back operations, arguing that the local group doesn’t have the resources to staff or operate the hotline around the clock.
    Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Begging off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begging%20off. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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