as in woos
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly
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invites
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The experience invites guests to sample bourbon at Buzzard's Roost and a cocktail at Hereafter.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The band’s distinctive sax adds a melancholic yet dramatic touch that, combined with the lyrics, invites us not to fall in love again without caution, avoiding hurt.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Flirts (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirts%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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