as in begging
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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Anderson had been begging Anthony Edwards to make the skip pass to the open corner shooter throughout the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026 -
On social media, customers are begging the chain to add it to their summer menu.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chandee is petitioning for his release in federal court.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Mecklenburg County is rich with top leaders within the healthcare industry so moving to strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers is critical in addition to petitioning the county to expand mental health services inside the jail.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Pleading (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleading%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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