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woos

verb

present tense third-person singular of woo

as in invites

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 woos As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026

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The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension invites all to participate in a citizen science conservation effort on Friday and Saturday created by the University of Georgia.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Leu Gardens invites visitors for an enchanting evening of fairy festivities in a whimsical celebration at Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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The proposals come as Georgia seeks to keep up with the growing demand for electricity driven by data centers.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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