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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
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The campaign came to that conclusion after obtaining copies of local election officials’ verifications of the more than 300,000 signatures the campaign turned in last December.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026 -
On Tuesday, a group of more than 70 Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to the DHS Office of Inspector General requesting an investigation into the agency's use of such technology without obtaining a warrant.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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But truck canopies are meant to be outfitted, and Tekton brings its camper expertise to the fore in building and procuring a full lineup of base camp-ready add-ons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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How to Harvest Cucumbers Knowing when to harvest your cucumbers is important not just for procuring delicious vegetables but also for maintaining a consistent supply throughout the season.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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And then Tatis belted his momentum-securing home run.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump ally Newt Gingrich, a former Republican House speaker, said the administration should have moved on securing the strait on Day One of the conflict.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Exclusive restaurant memberships, gyms, creative spaces, social clubs and more are gaining more popularity as consumers search for ways to build community outside of their houses and offices.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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