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woo

verb

ˈwü

Definition of woo

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 The Dallas City Council unanimously voted to approve a multimillion-dollar incentive package to woo the Fortune 500 investment bank to Texas. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 24 June 2026 Rather than build a nest to attract a female, some males woo other males who have already built nests. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The country also set out plans to build an AI industrial park called Kampong AI, set to open in 2028 with workspaces and housing facilities to woo AI start-ups. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 June 2026 Beyond the Strip Nevada needs to actively woo business and attract workers in order to continue leading in job growth, local economic advocates said. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for woo

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In February, Cadiz announced that the federal Environmental Protection Agency had invited it to submit an application for a $194-million low-interest loan for the northern pipeline project.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Vakos was invited to attend the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie minicamp, though he was passed over for a veteran kicker.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

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Maine Democrats are seeking a new nominee, and several candidates have already begun jockeying for position.

— Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
The state sought records and responses to questions about the company’s lobbying of the White House and the Department of Justice, suggesting that the DOJ had improperly approved the merger in June.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

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