as in to talk (into)
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When all 16 of her campers and her co-counselors were safely accounted for at the pavilion, Ainslie heard campers from another cabin — one that housed some of the camp’s youngest children — begging for help.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025 -
But when Dexter relapsed back into killing and exposed his son to the family trade, the homecoming turned sour and Dexter begged his kid to shoot him–– and Harrison obliged.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to support ongoing U.S. investments in foreign assistance.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Wright launched a campaign on Platt’s behalf urging influential people like Benjamin Franklin to help him.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
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To create a more human-like microbiome in the guts of mice, the team induced nine of these bacterial species through oral gavage.—
Jay Kakade
July 12,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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Music that almost induces out-of–body experiences, playing with frequencies that move your cells in a way that physically change the structure of your body by creating sound that affects you in a physical way.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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As the relationship between the young couple became more serious, Sarah’s parents tried to show him the best of Kansas City in the hopes that Yaron — who grew up in Germany and Israel — might be persuaded to stay in the US.—
Wolf Blitzer,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Even with that new path looming, though, his father, Ignacio, persuaded him to attend one last tryout in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo that would be scouted by all 30 MLB teams.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Kubler convinced Rucker’s wife to take out a $14 million life insurance policy to generate fees and commission that Kubler paid to himself as the placing agent, according to the lawsuit.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But the problem persisted enough that, three years later, the head of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives implored the administration’s then-commissioner, Martin O’Malley, to institute further guardrails.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Travis County Judge Andy Brown implored the community to get vaccinated.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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These are Linear/HiFi switches and recommended for gamers.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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One reader recommends visiting in December—just in time for snow and the Christmas markets.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Their main message is to encourage couples to actively consider the decision instead of following the norm.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The editorial also criticized health benefit eligibility after eight years of service — a policy many cities use to encourage continuity and long-term commitment.—
Josh Levy,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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