1The charity's aggressive fundraising tactics were seen as importuning the public for donations.
2Is it ever acceptable to importune a busy professional for advice or guidance?
3The repeated phone calls from the telemarketer were importuning her for a purchase she had already declined.
4Avoid importuning your colleagues for help on a project unless you have a clear plan and specific questions.
5There is a fine line between persistence and importuning in business negotiations; know when to push and when to back off.