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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  • In addition to Spain’s strong presence in Cannes’ competition sections this year, the country has numerous high-profile titles looking to woo buyers at the Marché du Film.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
  • The critique of Perlmutter’s dismissal arrives as the union is simultaneously working with a coalition of industry groups to woo the White House over policies that could boost domestic entertainment production.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
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  • As a rising star at UCLA in 1967, he was personally invited by NFL Browns football star Jim Brown to participate in the Cleveland Summit.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Suarez’s office did not directly respond to questions asking who invited him or the purpose of his trip.
    Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 13 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 22 May. 2025.

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