Example Sentences

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Miss Jean had been importuning the padre daily to know when the dedication would take place, as she was planning to invite the countryside.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy

Eliphalet Congdon had been importuning Archie to release him, but it had seemed wise to give the erratic millionaire more time in which to meditate upon his sins.

From Blacksheep! Blacksheep! by Nicholson, Meredith