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flehentlich (adj/adv)  imploring(ly), pleading(ly), beseeching(ly)

Er warf sich vor ihr auf die Knie, rang die Hände und bat flehentlich um Hilfe.
He threw himself down on his knees before her, wrung his hands and pleaded for help.

Related: flehen to plead, beseech, implore, eine flehentliche Bitte an earnest plea/entreaty

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