blandishment

Example Sentences

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Few can resist the Beltway’s beckoning, the blather of political pundits or the blandishment of campaign operatives urging them to run.

From Los Angeles Times

In short, it seems Mr. Macron has decided to tough out the crisis, perhaps offering some blandishments on improving vocational high schools and broader on-the-job training.

From New York Times

In effect, the fall from Paradise resulted because a weak Adam failed in his duty and allowed Eve’s blandishments to lead them both astray.

From Washington Post

But H.E.R. sings about lingering suspicions and, in the video, finds solid evidence; neither his blandishments nor the purr of an electric sitar can smooth things over.

From New York Times

“Amazon will be well positioned to secure privacy waivers from One Medical patients,” perhaps by offering discounts on its Prime service or other blandishments.

From Los Angeles Times