as in requests
to persuade someone to give you (something) for free
He spent his time trying to cadge drinks from the customers. She cadged money from her sister.
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
Once a guest requests a seat, they are prompted to complete a third-party identity verification.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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However, the rotation of this filament clearly dominates how the galaxies within it spin, perhaps by funneling hydrogen gas along the dark-matter filament and onto the galaxies in a way that coerces their spin while providing further fuel for star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor, coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2025
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The song is a dynamic curio and begs the question of what could have been if Ifans hadn’t left the band.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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The fresh oranges garnishing the top of this decadent layer cake top off a citrus confection that practically begs for a second slice.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The spa, which feels refreshingly apart from the bustling Wisconsin Dells thanks to acres of surrounding pines, asks guests to leave the kids at home and electronics in the guest rooms.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The school asks a lot of its students.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Huppert entreats her to help locate this potentially deadly ancient tome, and assist in furnishing an all-out vampire gala in the process (replete, again, with dazzling looks).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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Felder entreats us to reject both optimism and cynicism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Voicer Chris Lee conjures a hypothetically corrupt fire inspection system to oppose battery storage.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The medical treatment, combined with the group's spell-casting, conjures up a remedy for her injuries.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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That idea, practice as the great equalizer, shapes how Plum sees her career now, in a moment that demands more from her than ever before.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Photo provided Grandmother demands justice Santana said her grandson woke up Thursday morning in a panic, and is still suffering from head and body pain.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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With tax-filing deadlines coming in April, the spring quarter typically requires less borrowing than other times of the year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Kornberg said the town’s attorney, Bryan Rayburn, told the council the officers’ firings hadn’t followed the town charter, which requires 30 days’ notice be given before employees can be suspended or removed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Cadges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadges. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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