flirt (with)

as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

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Verb
  • But he eventually was allowed back in and soon was wooing like the old days.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The state now commits more than $500 million a year in tax credits to woo film, TV, audio and digital productions.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • Broadway's biggest night is nigh, but a number of Hollywood heavyweights weren't invited to the party.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • Set largely in the breathtaking backdrop of Capri, Italy this time around, the story finds Emily getting married and Stephanie questioning Emily’s motive on why she was invited to the joyous occasion.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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