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imploring

  • present participle
    of implore.
    implore
    verb (used with object)
    to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat.

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But police are imploring people to trust accredited sources during emergencies.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

For years, we have ended the Supreme Court term with our Slate readers and Amicus listeners imploring us: “But what can we do?”

From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026

But in a way, you were doing exactly that with your friend by imploring him to shift his funds into assets that would yield a return of 8% to 9%, even before inflation.

From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026

Tilson Thomas made a habit of imploring his orchestras and audience members to trust him and “come inside the music,” and his talents and charismatic personality attracted attention and praise worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026

I made the sign of the cross over my heart, imploring Saint Giles to guide and help me as he had done before.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi