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be going begging

To be available for one to take or claim. If that cake is going begging, I'll take a few pieces home with me.

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Tickets for the Whelan show are still valid and now there might be a few more going begging but considering this is April, there's no doubt this is a gig that's going to sell out.

Australian folkster Vance is a real joy to listen to; DUBLIN DATE ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER

The second half was much the same with chances going begging, but a resolute Primrose defence kept Merrington's attacks at bay.

Primrose Hill

AN INSTANT Scoop6 millionaire could be created next Saturday after winners at 25-1 and 18-1 contributed to the pool bet going begging yet again, and the rollovers swelling to monster proportions, writes Andrew Scutts.

Horse Racing: Rollover Scoop6 fund likely to top pounds 1m

Far too many chances are going begging week after week and that's why there's been so many draws.

Letter: Your Shout - VILLA need a striker

The last 20 minutes was almost one-way traffic and despite several good opportunities going begging the home side eventually scored again with less than two minutes left.

Rugby Union: Tunna turns tide for win; LOCAL RUGBY UNION

80 mark) means there's a cornucopia of enormously cheap rust-free classics going begging.

Quentin Willson's Motoring Column: After a classic, go to the States

But if I had pounds 100 going begging I'd be tempted to spend the night in the new hotel room built around the Queen Victoria Monument in Castle Street.