ingratiation

Example Sentences

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And yet, the ingratiation, however distracting, is also strategic.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2023

What’s clear these days is that this edifice of ingratiation is shaky.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2022

Some two-thirds of job applicants use deceptive ingratiation, and over half admit to slight image creation, according to research by Dr. Bourdage and Dr. Roulin.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022

Bob is a unique figure in Hardy’s CV: he is basically likable and relatable, and Hardy’s face and style have always resisted this kind of ingratiation.

From The Guardian • May 14, 2020

Citizeness," he said, making the greatest effort at ingratiation, "I have a few things to speak to you.

From The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette by Lighthall, W. D. (William Douw)