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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
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Pomerleau also said then that Ferreira entered the country lawfully, previously held DACA status and was in the process of obtaining a green card.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
8 Dec. 2025 -
The requirements of Civil Code Section 4745(f), including obtaining insurance on the charging station, only apply to charging stations installed in common area or exclusive use common area.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
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By that time, Epstein had already been convicted of felony solicitation of prostitutes and procuring persons under 18 for prostitution.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 Dec. 2025
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The book’s sociological rendering draws heavily on personal material, like Cowley’s memories of hanging out in cafés and bars in Montparnasse and the Village, or watching Hart Crane drunkenly compose poetry, or procuring stamps for an ashen James Joyce.—
Kevin Lozano,
New Yorker,
19 Nov. 2025
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The Spurs still had plenty of time to get a shot up, but Stephon Castle wasn’t able to hoist it on the inbound pass, securing the historic victory for New York, who are now just a game away from their first title since 1973.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Supporters declare victory as late ballots push a half-cent healthcare sales tax ahead with just over 50% support countywide, securing simple-majority passage after trailing in early election-night returns.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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How AutoFlight pushes clean air mobility Sustainable aviation keeps gaining importance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Meza California debuted as a full-service restaurant at the end of October after spending three years popping up around town, gaining a loyal following through its regular spot at the Saturday market.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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