as in to invite
to act so as to make (something) more likely his attempts to woo approval from working-class voters has not met with much success

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Recent Examples of woo Kalluk had wooed Chinook over the years, but their match did not produce any cubs. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025 The octogenarian Spanish artist had been wooed by architects of the Civic Center (now named for Daley) to create a focal point for its plaza. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 The announcement kicked of a six-month push to woo the Sundance selection committee. Beryl Love, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025 Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as an actress Marty sets his sights on wooing, while Odessa A’Zion plays his other love interest. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for woo
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  • According to folklore, failure to notify the bees invites disaster.
    Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • During my late April stay, the water was still and inviting—ideal for a morning kayaking session, gliding quietly across the lake's surface.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Many had anticipated Sand would seek the governorship, launching his bid for the seat almost exactly one month after Reynolds announced her retirement.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Emilia Pérez Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez follows the titular Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón), who seeks a fresh start — and a new identity as a woman — with the help of a lawyer (Zoe Saldaña, in her Oscar-winning role).
    Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Woo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woo. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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