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have begged

  • present perfect of beg.

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Voters have begged politicians for years to do something about energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

His fans, however, would have begged to differ.

From Barron's Nov. 24, 2025

In recent days, South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia have begged a visiting government delegation from the U.S. not to cut food rations any further, according to a cable documenting the visit.

From Salon May 29, 2025

Big city mayors have begged repeatedly for more federal help.

From Seattle Times Jan. 25, 2024

Do come please; I have begged you in my thoughts now these many weeks and still no word.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman