coaxing (out)

present participle of coax (out)

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Verb
  • Trimpey also faces a felony charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Trump slashed access to healthcare benefits and prohibited deferred action holders from obtaining or using commercial driver’s licenses.
    Lauren Villagran, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The United Nations’ Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Venezuela Gianluca Rampolla said Monday that the Venezuelan government and the UN are procuring 10,000 body bags in anticipation of more deaths.
    Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • That means encouraging private investment, enforcing antitrust laws, maintaining competitive markets and procuring commercial capabilities over building its own.
    Charles Beames, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
    Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • The culinary team regularly meets with Longwood Gardens botanists in the Idea Garden, gaining inspiration from the ingredients grown there.
    Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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