as in to beg (for)
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Residents are urged to exercise caution, stay hydrated, and be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025 -
Donald Trump has also publicly stated his opposition to breaking encrypted communications, publicly urging the prime minister Kier Starmer not to introduce such measures.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Apply (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apply%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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