implore
verb (used with object)
was imploring
-
past progressiveof implore.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Until he was sentenced last month, Girardi’s defense team was imploring the trial judge to let him serve his prison term in the Orange County nursing home where he has spent the last four years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025
Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was imploring the Palestinian leader to accept a deal he believed could have brought peace to the Middle East.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025
VanVleet said the reason he picked up the technical was because he was imploring his team to play through what he thought were some questionable calls, albeit with more colorful language.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
One European bank source said it was imploring authorities for more time to make system changes for full compliancein what the source described as a fast-moving, fluid situation.
From Reuters ● Feb. 27, 2022
His voice was imploring; it was as though he were begging to be reassured.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
