dangle
Example Sentences
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Many in Tehran’s corridors of power, obviously scared of another American or Israeli attack, dangle offers of diplomatic mediation.
Emeralds the size of cough drops dangled from each piece.
A miniature Harold Lloyd dangles from a pair of watch hands just as Doc will at the climax.
From Los Angeles Times
They dangle enticing offers: free phone consultations, free information booklets, free sign-ups for free resources.
From MarketWatch
Friedman is seeking to push them out of the case, alleging the firm had “run amok” and “dangled the prospect of lottery sized payouts” in front of clients without vetting them.
From Los Angeles Times
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