coaxed

Example Sentences

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The whale was coaxed into the water-filled barge on Tuesday, in a mission funded by two German entrepreneurs.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

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

Lutnick has negotiated trade agreements and coaxed big investments out of business leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

As he coaxed the flames higher, his thoughts again focused on escape.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen