coaxes

Example Sentences

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And to read that structure, the painting coaxes you to decide from what perspective you are viewing the scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

That warming coaxes mosquitoes toward higher elevations, even as temperatures have historically been too cold for the insects to thrive.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

It’s not until Pointer coaxes her to take off her artificial leg, leaving her dependent on him, that her internal alarm bells start to go off.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2024

Director Alexander Payne regularly coaxes acclaimed performances from his actors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024

The sun appears butter-yellow and so warm it coaxes tulips out of the crusty mud.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson