beg
verb (used with object)
to ask for as a gift, as charity, or as a favor: to beg forgiveness.
will be begging
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future progressiveof beg.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Blow these two points, the Kraken will be begging for trouble.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
But if congress doesn’t act soon, Reinford and Mobley likely will be overwhelmed by the sheer number of families who will be begging for help.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 23, 2020
Before you know it you will be begging some dude with a pierced tongue and a shaky hand to emblazon your chest with rutting unicorns and a lunar landscape.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2012
Smother in a tangy white barbecue sauce, and your guests will be begging for more.
From Southern Living ● Aug. 19, 2010
By next year, the Music Wingers will be begging us to be in the musical.”
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
