importuning

[US]/ˌɪmpɔːˈtjuːnɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌɪmpərˈtuːnɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.persistently asking someone for something; prostituting oneself to solicit clients

Phrases & Collocations

importuning behavior

importuning requests

importuning tactics

importuning actions

importuning pleas

importuning demands

importuning situations

importuning messages

importuning encounters

importuning instances

Example Sentences

he was importuning her for a favor.

the child kept importuning his parents for a new toy.

she felt uncomfortable with his importuning questions.

importuning for assistance can sometimes lead to unexpected help.

he was importuning his friends to join the trip.

importuning the manager for a raise proved to be futile.

she was importuning him to reconsider his decision.

they were importuning the committee for more funding.

despite his importuning, she remained firm in her refusal.

importuning strangers for help can be risky.

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