cajoling

Example Sentences

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He has complied with court orders, even if the administration’s attorneys have required cajoling by district judges on the matter of immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

A Fed chair can’t change the world on his own; cajoling other Fed officials to back his views requires credibility, among other factors.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Do they need cajoling or taking down a peg or two?

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

It followed weeks of leaders threatening, cajoling, and otherwise applying maximum pressure and procedural tactics to stop this train from leaving the station.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2025

After a lot of hustling and cajoling, Kate got Constance moving, then quick-stepped it to the cafeteria with the smaller girl riding piggyback.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart