blandishment

Example Sentences

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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

Still, the junior Bush’s blandishments proved unavailing; he lost badly in May’s Republican primary to incumbent Ken Paxton, a Trump sycophant who has spent the last seven years under federal indictment.

From Los Angeles Times

Dad and Mom and the other adults were always ready with a parable or blandishment, in Beaver’s life as in mine.

From Washington Post