Historical clue formulations

• Argues — 2022-09-11
• Petitions — 2022-01-13
• Is appealing — 2018-01-11
• Beseeches — 2016-11-20
• Files a complaint, say — 2011-11-22
• Begs — 2003-10-14
• Begs — 2001-12-17
• Speaks on bended knee — 1999-09-17