Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
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Nonetheless, xAI has been using the turbines across state lines without obtaining federal permits.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026 -
For him, part of the purpose is obtaining a life skill.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Many maintained contact with him even after his conviction in 2008 for soliciting a prostitute and procuring a child for prostitution in Florida.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Khanna described his public naming of the six men as part of a broader push to scrutinize wealthy and powerful individuals who maintained relationships with Epstein after his 2008 conviction for procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The acquisition comes ahead of next week’s London TV Screenings, with PBS securing the first two seasons of the show with plans to launch later this year.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Japan’s Mone Chiba is in fourth, giving Japan a strong chance of securing not just one, but potentially a couple of medals.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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So, Horse years in general are all about independence, with women gaining it in great strides.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other likely contenders in 2028 are gaining notoriety by holding the administration accountable in the present.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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