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importune

1 of 1verb
/ˌɪmpɔrˈtun/
Forms:importunes,importuning,importuned,importuned
1

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

C2transitive
  • Fans would often importune the celebrity for autographs, even during her private outings.
  • The children would importune their parents for the latest toys they saw on TV.
  • Despite my repeated refusals, he continued to importune me for a loan.
  • The job applicant importuned the employer for feedback after the interview.
  • She importuned him for a loan until he finally agreed.
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