coaxing

Example Sentences

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Baschek said the whale's breathing and reaction to rescuers had deteriorated, and that the chances of coaxing him out of the bay were so slim it would be cruel to try.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"With a face full of resentment and helplessness, it really looks like an employee coaxing themselves to go to work," wrote one Weibo user.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Like Ossa, Mamdani said he didn’t need any coaxing to agree to a cat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

There’s a surprising joy to be found in coaxing the absolute most from humble ingredients—if you can be bothered to notice.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025

No accordion dolls coaxing me into the trees.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King