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ingratiating

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


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To begin with, there’s its ingratiating style, leisurely but leavened with wit and chutzpah, as well as Fiedler’s pervasive disdain for the sentimental and ersatz.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 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

It’s not especially tart and is undeniably over-padded, but its charms and ingratiating likability remain intact.

From New York Times Jan. 11, 2024

Her teeth were crooked, but there was something ingratiating about that smile.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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