cajoling

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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

After some cajoling, the executive chef worked out a recipe, according to marketing director Ashley Tidman Noriega.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

With no budget to hire trained reporters, Ned leans on the paper's dwindling staff, cajoling disgruntled employees into volunteering as journalists despite them having no idea what they're doing.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

So the amount of damage control and cajoling it will take to keep things on track after the disaster in Arizona is enough to make a good fire advocate’s head spin.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

“You’re a pretty little duck,” said the enchantress in a kind, cajoling voice.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander