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Meanings of beg for mercy in English

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Usage of beg for mercy in English
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He even fought with the messenger and made him beg for mercy.
Classic Myths
2
They will beg for mercy, but never on the grounds of friendship.
Burnt Offerings
3
He has serenade beneath my window until I have beg for mercy.
The Splendid Idle Forties: Stories of Old California
4
He squeezed very hard, hurting her and making her beg for mercy.
The Godfather
5
She did not beg for mercy, where none was to be found.
History of the Conquest of Peru
6
Harris realized it; but he was not the man to beg for mercy.
The Boy Allies at Jutland; Or, The Greatest Naval Battle of Hist...
7
I could beg for mercy in a police box -no.
Number9Dream
8
In vain did the cowards, their faces pale with fear, beg for mercy.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) / Classic Tales and Old-F...
9
But the unfortunate girl could only cry and beg for mercy.
The Lost Child
10
My host, I beg for mercy, and I will tell you the truth.
One Hundred Merrie And Delightsome Stories / Right Pleasaunte To...
11
I have known them almost beg for mercy before each ball.
The Idler Magazine, Volume III, June 1893 / An Illustrated Month...
12
I am not a coward, and shall not complain or beg for mercy.
The Young Bank Messenger
13
And you will grovel at my feet and beg for mercy.
From hell with love
14
None came, and she thought he was too proud to beg for mercy.
Young Folks' History of England
15
Join your prayers with mine, Wilhelm, and beg for mercy rather than justice.
The Strong Arm
16
Fos-te-di'-na refused to beg for mercy and bravely faced the ordeal.
Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks
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