urged

"I bought a new table out of necessity. My old one was ruined."

"He is a student of life."

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

"The student used persuasion to convince the teacher to extend the deadline for the assignment. "

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

"The recipe calls for specific measures of flour and sugar. "

"The forcible entry into the classroom disrupted the lesson. "

"The constant noise from the construction site next door exasperated the family, making it impossible to focus on their work and study. "

"The child's importunity for a new toy finally wore down his parents, and they reluctantly agreed to buy it. "

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

"The children excitedly opened their birthday presents. "

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "