as in wooing
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly
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Talent agencies last year expressed interest in signing AI actor Tilly Norwood, sparking outrage among Hollywood celebrities yet wooing studios who found Norwood a potentially profitable venture.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026 -
And a whole succession of leaders from countries that are nominally still American allies — Britain, Germany, South Korea — are wooing rather than shunning Beijing to deepen economic cooperation.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Simple materials on a headboard like leather or reclaimed wood can create a tactile, inviting focal point that makes a bedroom feel curated and memorable.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft Research announced Rho-alpha in late January 2026, positioning it as an early foundation model for bimanual robotic manipulation and inviting organizations to an Early Access Program, with broader availability via Microsoft Foundry planned later.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Flirting (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirting%20%28with%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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