as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
though exhausted, I was egged on by spectators to finish the marathon
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Proposing and supporting systemic changes in our health care system, including urging the Green Mountain Care Board to implement hospital/payer-specific revenue caps − an important step toward affordability.—
Dan D'Ambrosio,
USA Today,
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio called senior officials in both countries before the attacks, urging them to ease tensions.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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Goolsbee’s remarks suggest he’s encouraged by the trade truce with China, a separate 90-day pause on double-digit tariffs on other nations, and soft inflation readings for both March and April.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Trump was in the Middle Eastern country Tuesday along with several tech CEO’s to encourage further investment.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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“Egg (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egg%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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