9
begs(verb, question, appeals)
8
implores(verb, question, appeals)
6
petitions(noun, verb, requests, appeals)
6
requests(noun, verb, question, requests, appeals)
6
solicits(verb, requests, appeals)
5
appeals(noun, verb, requests, appeals)
4
alleges(verb, report)
4
argues(verb, argue)
4
asks(verb, question)
4
defends(verb, apologizes)
4
demands(noun, verb, question, requests)
4
inquires(verb, question, requests)
4
invites(verb, requests, appeals)
4
questions(noun, verb, question, requests)
3
apologizes(verb, apologizes)
3
asserts(verb, report)
3
beseeches(verb, appeals)
3
entreats(verb, appeals)
3
justifies
3
maintains(verb, report, argue)
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