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ingratiating

[in-grey-shee-ey-ting] / ɪnˈgreɪ ʃiˌeɪ tɪŋ /


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The bright, ingratiating and charismatic Saqib is a servant’s son on the Atars’ country estate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 2, 2026

The theory, perhaps, is that ingratiating themselves to the locals during this week's tune-ups might soften the vitriol which comes their way over the weekend.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2025

Thus far, he seems to have done a terrible job of ingratiating himself to others: Most recently, the office’s top criminal prosecutor resigned rather than follow his allegedly improper orders.

From Slate Feb. 20, 2025

Review: The musical adaptation retains its ingratiating charms, our critic writes.

From New York Times Jan. 12, 2024

This, despite her easily hurt look, her ingratiating ways.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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