Example Sentences

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From New York to Sydney, ambitious parents were imploring their offspring to "learn Japanese".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2023

No arrests had been made, and police were imploring witnesses to come forward with information.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022

He did so in the final push for voting rights legislation over the winter, as civil rights groups were imploring him to show a little urgency.

From Slate • Jul. 12, 2022

Regional managers were imploring their bosses drop sales goals, saying they were unrealistic and bad for customers.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2017

There followed a muttering and murmuring, as though the maid were imploring her mistress to command herself.

From The Daughter Pays by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie