as in begging
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
when supplies at the food bank ran desperately low, officials appealed to the public for some much-needed replacements
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An all-white outfit is practically begging for a headscarf moment.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 May 2026 -
The bright green pesto and colorful tomatoes make a beautiful plate that's begging to be enjoyed even on the busiest of weeknights.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Despite already petitioning onto the June primary election ballot, Marx won nearly 40% of the vote at the Republican state assembly last month.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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Last year, she was also impeached by the House but survived by successfully petitioning the Supreme Court to declare the impeachment bid unconstitutional on a technicality.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Appealing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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