besought
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I also besought Michael Harrison for his insights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2024
Anaheim besought the court’s help but lost, and the team became just the Los Angeles Angels once more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2022
As a result, JWST’s development was besought by years of delays and setbacks, causing the project’s budget to grow to nearly $10 billion.
From The Verge ● Jul. 11, 2022
Determined, she took the train to Topeka and besought the state attorney general, also to no avail.
From Slate ● Sep. 7, 2021
Then, turning to him, “Oh, do let’s go back, Bernard,” she besought; “I do so hate it here.”
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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