as in urged
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
though exhausted, I was egged on by spectators to finish the marathon
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Lawyers for Cook urged the court not to fire her, rejecting the allegations.—
Claire Cameron,
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South African products were pulled from grocery stores in the West, campaigners urged divestment and bank exits, and many musicians refused to play in the apartheid state.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Any student feeling unsettled or affected by the incident is encouraged to take advantage of the support.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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After Jeremy encouraged Benny to show him his skills, Benny panicked.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Egged (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egged%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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