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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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Listing forces audited disclosure, invites analyst scrutiny, and gives other shareholders standing to object when the state overreaches.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
In the new show, Dubner invites guests into his New York City home.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 July 2026

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However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Finalists will receive 5 million KRW (approximately $3,300 USD) and the opportunity to work with one of HYBE's major labels, including BIGHIT MUSIC and PLEDIS Entertainment, as the company seeks to expand its global network and talent pool.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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