as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
weary of charities that are always pleading to people of modest means to contribute even more than they already have
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Back at the main building, Restaurant Kinsley draws both guests and locals with a seasonal New American menu featuring oysters, rigatoni, and a flourless brownie that begs for repeat orders.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026 -
The Blue Jays have been begging for a spark for the last six games, anything to reignite an offence and bring home a win.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Residents attempted to start a referendum process, suing to uphold their right to petition for a public vote on the tax breaks, but were shut down by a Jackson County judge despite collecting about 5,000 signatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cathy Kenter, who helped lead one of three groups that petitioned to get the issue on the ballot, called the vote an opportunity for the city to listen to residents.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Plead (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plead%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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