blandishment

Example Sentences

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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 • Jul. 29, 2022

Publix dangles the most generous blandishment: Florida’s dominant grocer gives $10 gift cards to patients who get influenza vaccines at its store pharmacies.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2017

Part nickname, part blandishment, part rallying cry, “Treasure!” is a wake-up call.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2015

In the corridors of international diplomacy, India, Brazil, and South Africa make an attractive target for diplomatic blandishment.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2013

No amount of wheedling and blandishment would cause the cynical badger to change her mind.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques