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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
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In February of 2025, the WTA barred Vukov from coaching and obtaining credentials for a year.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Rojas, who turns 37 next month, will not represent his native Venezuela because of difficulty obtaining insurance.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the challenge of procuring ingredients consistently and affordably—which, if done strategically, can also be an opportunity for farmers and food systems.—
Reem Alabali Radovan,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Russian barrages are aiming at power plants and large substations, and procuring replacement equipment such as transformers can take months, according to Dennis Sakva, an energy sector analyst at Dragon Capital, a Ukrainian investment company.—
Vasilisa Stepanenko,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Just months ago, several Democrats backed down and ended a record 43-day government shutdown over healthcare funding without securing their core demand.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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This includes cultivating ties with national leaders, engaging local officials such as customs and immigration officers and securing contracts through regional development banks in order to place Chinese companies and personnel on the ground.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Guaranteed Cash Offer is a commission-free cash purchase of a house, where homeowners can avoid paying commissions and fees while gaining the flexibility to pick their closing and move-out dates.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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O’Hara launched her extraordinary career as one of the ensemble members of the star-making cast of SCTV before gaining acclaim in such films as Beetlejuice, Home Alone, A Mighty Wind and, in a full-circle embrace of her TV roots that earned her an Emmy Award, Schitt’s Creek.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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