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Meanings of very importunate in English

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Usage of very importunate in English
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In consequence, the Duke of Guise was becoming very importunate for Philip's subsidies.
History of the United Netherlands, 1587d
2
His father and aunt are very importunate for an early celebration.
The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7)
3
They are a mean, impudent people, as well as very importunate.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 04 of 55 / 1576-1582 ...
4
His eyes across the table were growing very importunate.
Laramie Holds the Range
5
He was very importunate in pressing his claims.
David Crockett: His Life and Adventures
6
Mrs. Ellison was so very importunate with her company to stay supper that they all consented.
Amelia — Volume 2
7
Then she said, "You can be very importunate sometimes."
Dante's numbers
8
When he came back, he told the company he had been teased by a very importunate beggar.
The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves
9
He is very importunate to see me.
Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4
10
King Ottoo, and his queen Edea, came on board, and were very importunate in their solicitations to Capt.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora / Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of...
11
His friend declared he would take no denial, and he growing very importunate, Amelia at length seconded him.
Amelia — Volume 1
12
When Maruja received hers, she said, laughingly, to Prince, "Will you think me very importunate if I ask for another?"
Maruja
13
A very importunate and oppressive disorder has for some time debarred me from the pleasures, and obstructed me in the duties of life.
Life of Johnson, Volume 4 / 1780-1784
14
I was very importunate to know what it was; at last he told me it was a gentleman's house built with China ware.
The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
15
His brother and his brother's wife also made a very importunate request for baptism, and the mission not long after complied with it.
History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners F...
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I was very importunate to know what it was; at last he told me, it was a gentleman's house, built all with China ware.
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808)
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