ingratiating

Example Sentences

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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

Both show off Glaser’s gift for grabbing a subject, attacking it from every side, playing smart and dumb, ingratiating and insulting, going sweet or sour.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

I heard the alley door open and Willemse’s voice, smooth and ingratiating.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom