as in requested
to persuade someone to give you (something) for free
He spent his time trying to cadge drinks from the customers. She cadged money from her sister.
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Jimmy Butler has requested a trade and is serving a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025 -
The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ruby was arrested in 2023, after her young son fled the home of her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and begged a neighbor for help.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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While the leaguewide free agent pool isn’t as enticing as 2024’s selection of players, the appeal could still be present for a fanbase that has begged for outside talent in recent seasons.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.—
Geoff Scott,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The coups failed, but when the military demanded harsher counterinsurgency measures and impunity for its Marcos-era abuses, the Aquino government acquiesced.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Denim fashion in 2025 is poised to strike a balance between the timeless appeal of vintage styles and the innovation demanded by today’s eco-conscious and individuality-driven consumers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Taco Bell also opened a pop-up high-end retirement community, a stunt for all ages to enjoy the better parts of life, no work required.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Better yet, why not soar above the highest shelf with a haute perfume conjured by Ben Krigler himself?—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 Dec. 2024
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Ever since the first Golden Globes in 1944, the ceremony has conjured up an overwhelming number of fashion moments that stand the test of time.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024
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