beg, borrow, or steal
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When they were desperate for a win, they couldn't beg, borrow or steal one.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2023
They stalk sales flyers; beg, borrow or steal extra coupons from their neighbors’ Sunday papers; and get a special thrill on “buy one, get one free” deals.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
They stalk sales fliers; beg, borrow or steal extra coupons from their neighbors’ Sunday papers; and get a special thrill on “buy one, get one free” deals.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2021
"The Water Authority had the attitude that if people come, they'll get the water, beg, borrow or steal," Titus said.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 2, 2015
“No, it’s mine honestly. I didn’t beg, borrow, or steal it. I earned it, and I don’t think you’ll blame me, for I only sold what was my own.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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