Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
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There is little comprehensive data on the number of people obtaining secondary passports or opening bank accounts overseas.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Its business strategy involves obtaining regulatory approval for a standardized commercial power reactor.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The startup is currently in discussions with a number of governments in the Middle East about procuring its tech, Salm said, though declined to share which.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Their challenge is no longer securing Africa’s place in the global conversation of contemporary art but how to adapt as that conversation fundamentally changes.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Inn was founded by and remains owned by the Shorefast charity, which is dedicated to securing Fogo Island’s cultural and economic future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Among the most common varieties are white, whole wheat, and sourdough – but rye is another type that has been steadily gaining attention.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, gaining Collins’ support will be crucial for the White House, as Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the upper chamber, making passage of more partisan legislation difficult without all GOP members on board.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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