coaxed

Example Sentences

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The drippings, on that first night, don’t go to waste: they’re coaxed into something worthy of the occasion, slicked over potatoes or spooned onto rice, greener and more herb-laced than you might expect.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Gen. John Brennan emerged from the plane on Tuesday, he was greeted by an army composed of two rival Libyan factions the American officer had coaxed into holding their first ever joint military exercises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Michael Carrick is far too experienced to get coaxed into giving away whether he wants to become Manchester United's next permanent manager.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Migne also coaxed Burnley centre-half and former Belgian youth international Hannes Delcroix into the fold, amongst others.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Their high voices squealing with delight when Carla mispronounced some word they coaxed her to repeat.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez