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,
4 June 2026 -
This frozen treat is practically begging to be served poolside.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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LeVota recently made a last-minute pitch to the Missouri State Tax Commission, petitioning state legislators to issue a two-year property tax freeze for all residential parcels in Jackson County.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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But Ancel Glink representatives said Odelson, Murphey, Frazier and McGrath overstepped by petitioning to represent Calumet City in both a labor dispute and a lawsuit where a former employee claims Jones extorted him and wrongfully terminated his employment.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 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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