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Then, the foremost thought on Angelou’s mind was entreating audience members to be sources of hope for others.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2014

"Don't go to Newton, above all by yourself, Gervase," the wife was entreating, gravely and earnestly.

From Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes by Tytler, Sarah

She did not want to dance; she entreated by signs to be left where she was, but she was entreating of the tune and its player rather than of the dancing man. 

From Life's Little Ironies by Hardy, Thomas

Jeanne was entreating him to give her a few days for reflection, and then if he came back to the château she would tell him what she had done, and they could take counsel together.

From Une Vie, a Piece of String and Other Stories by Maupassant, Guy de

Gaga was entreating, now rather frightened by Sally's lack of response to his feverish endearments, already inclined to suspicion and sidelong glances of doubt.

From Coquette by Swinnerton, Frank