as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
I pray you: tell me where they went
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Vonnegut begged readers to choose kindness, to keep winking through the darkness.—
Devin Kelly,
Outside Online,
3 Apr. 2025 -
Fans online have begged her family to give her professional tools like a PC or VOCALOID software.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Khalil's attorneys had petitioned for his release today, arguing that his actions were protected under the First Amendment and that he is being targeted for his speech.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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In October 2020, the couple petitioned to be permanent guardians of one of their daughter's friends after being granted temporary guardianship earlier that year.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Prayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayed. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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