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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  • While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.
    Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The city recently sent a delegation to Vancouver to woo back travelers.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • For example, inviting someone to volunteer at a food bank for migrant families or go to an LGBTQ+ venue.
    Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Earlier last month, at Le Bon Marché in Paris, Marimekko opened a pop-up where Gohar and Marimekko created a giant bed inviting visitors to lounge.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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