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- verb Simple past and past participle of
entreat .
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Examples
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The East countrie, whereof wee haue entreated, which is called
The long and wonderful voyage of Frier Iohn de Plano Carpini 2004
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The East countrie, whereof wee haue entreated, which is called
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003
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She wrote to him, and in the tenderest terms entreated he would reconcile himself to what was past, and as a consolation, to be thankful what he had so much feared had not happened, that she lived, and would never bring reproach on him; beseeched him, as he valued her peace of mind, not to think on her with regret, but to rejoice in her happiness.
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[(terms entreated she would leave that horrible scene, and permit him to convey) 29.2 (her to the)] TJ
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She wrote to him, and in the tenderest terms entreated he would reconcile himself to) Tj
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Booker T. Washington made his mark with the infamous “Atlanta Compromise” speech, in which he entreated black Southerners to “cast down their bucket where [they were]” and accommodate white Southerners in hope of obtaining equality through humility and diligence.
W. E. B. Du Bois & Booker T. Washington: Two Sides of the Same Coin | Edwardian Promenade 2010
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This is how a Carmelite is entreated by the Rule to move through the corridors of the convent; but in her case, it was too perfect; it was contrived to shield her.
INVIDIA Adriana Renescu 2012
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The Imam Rafeek Mohamed entreated God for love, kindness, and compassion for all creations; a safe, secure and clean environment; comfort for the suffering, while calling on us to recognize, embrace and celebrate our differences.
Liz Neumark: Breakfast for Champions Liz Neumark 2011
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"Please," I entreated, "Allow Jimmy to come and apologize to you because it would be good for him to do so."
Christine Schanes: Why Do We Discriminate Against the Homeless? Christine Schanes 2011
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"Please," I entreated, "Allow Jimmy to come and apologize to you because it would be good for him to do so."
Christine Schanes: Why Do We Discriminate Against the Homeless? Christine Schanes 2011
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