1
as in to cajole
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as in to bamboozle
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Recent Examples of fast-talk
This classic comedy follows the unlikely partnership between Hong Kong detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and fast-talking LAPD detective James Carter (Chris Tucker)—two cops with wildly different personalities and approaches to the job.
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
She’s welcomed by Camille’s fast-talking real estate agent friend Isaac (Harris) and his ‘crunchy lifestyle’ enthusiast boyfriend A.J. (Cusati-Moyer).
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
Brought to life by Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars is a fast-talking, no-nonsense teen P.I. whose deductive skills are as fine-tuned as her empathy.
—Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Suits creator Aaron Korsh is doing the reheating this time, taking his premise — a fast-talking legal drama revolving around charming but bullish characters — and setting it in Los Angeles.
—Ayan Artan, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
She’s welcomed by Camille’s fast-talking real estate agent friend Isaac (Harris) and his ‘crunchy lifestyle’ enthusiast boyfriend A.J. (Cusati-Moyer).
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
Brought to life by Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars is a fast-talking, no-nonsense teen P.I. whose deductive skills are as fine-tuned as her empathy.
—Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Suits creator Aaron Korsh is doing the reheating this time, taking his premise — a fast-talking legal drama revolving around charming but bullish characters — and setting it in Los Angeles.
—Ayan Artan, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-talk
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Bibb took one there, along with her co-star Aimee Lou Wood, and had cajoled him into another.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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States in the dark about federal education cuts European leaders arrived this week to flatter and cajole President Trump.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
28 Feb. 2025
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These are some red flags to look for and tips to protect yourself from getting bamboozled.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Refuse to get bamboozled by someone offering something too good to be true.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Bulbs properly planted in pots may also be coaxed to bloom again.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now, last month, there was another star of the big screen in the ring, coaxing Cena to go over to the dark side.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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But in his first public comments on President Donald Trump’s tariff war, Chinese leader Xi Jinping did not betray any concern.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sky Wee’s perspective is clear: institutional adoption, while potentially transformative, doesn’t necessarily betray Bitcoin’s core principles.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Scammers convince you to take cash to a bitcoin ATM Her story highlights one huge red flag that consumers must watch out for these days — how scammers are convincing you to take cash to a crypto ATM at the local party store, gas station or grocery.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Behind the Southern delegates’ suspicion was a kind of post-October 7th trauma: John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, in 1859, had convinced the South that the Black population was poised to rise up in bloody rebellion if given the chance.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The bitching and leaving early just makes the fan base look entitled and lacking in football common sense.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Who triumphs over the greatest challenge of his political career and then can’t stop bitching about the cabinet member who just failed to unseat him?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2024
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Another factor that might hamper Chelsea’s attempts to persuade Rak-Sakyi to stay is what has happened to his brother, Jesurun.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The administration is expected to return to the Supreme Court quickly in an effort to persuade the justices to lift their temporary order.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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That was probably a terrible decision, in fairness, but Meazza responded by faking a shot to fool a defender, then teed up Piola to score.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the towering shoes may seem intimidating, don’t let their large, often chunky heels fool you: PLatform shoes are among the most comfortable heels in any wardrobe.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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