as in requests
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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This drop begs the question, does Skechers still provide quality risk/reward?—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
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The low-slung wood frame just begs to be lounged upon, while the white water-resistant cushions add a clean finish.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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When an airline announces their flight has been oversold, and asks if any passengers are willing to take a later flight, this is a perfect time to request both compensation and an upgrade.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
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And if someone got in his way, Rick asks?—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Mar. 2025
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If your work demands all your creative energy, here are some ways to nurture your artistic spark without turning it into another task on your to-do list.—
Sara Wesche,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The petition demands the withdrawal of the kosher certification and clearer communication about Sammoudi’s posts.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
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Confronting the incoming president’s hostility thus requires not only engaging him directly but also finding ways to manage his supporters.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Florida requires teaching Black history.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Cadges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadges. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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