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Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

If one looks back on fairly recent American history, Richard Nixon dangled pardons in front of the various Watergate conspirators, directly and indirectly.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Lendeborg told The Associated Press that the University of Kentucky had dangled between US$7 million and $9 million to entice him to transfer there in 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“He dangled people in front of people he knew they’d want to connect with. This is a case of sheer transactionality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

They lined the shelves and filled the corners and dangled from wires.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers