as in begging
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
since deists do not believe in a Creator who interferes in human affairs, they generally regard as fruitless any effort to impetrate Him for divine favors
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In an interview with The Mirror published on Thursday, May 21, royal author Andrew Lownie claimed that Fergie has found herself in a bit of a financial pickle and is begging the Firm for help.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
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This frozen treat is practically begging to be served poolside.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Later that month, Mace introduced a resolution to expel Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, after petitioning to remove his committee assignments last year.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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The children's father was not named by police, but a man named in court records petitioning for divorce from Algeri has shared several posts on his social media about the children's disappearance.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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“Impetrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetrating. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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