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ingratiate

[in-grey-shee-eyt] / ɪnˈgreɪ ʃiˌeɪt /


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Ross, meanwhile, is trying to ingratiate himself with and improve the local community by funding scholarships for hundreds of local public high-school students to attend a nearby community college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Her notes outline plans to found an international bank, buy a Swedish castle, and even to ingratiate herself with a British duke.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

But when Oliver walks into the store, entourage in tow, Matthew makes a play to ingratiate himself with the pop star that goes better than he ever could’ve expected.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025

But while individuals may flatter him and ingratiate themselves, the market doesn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

Although there were a number of scythes who turned a cold shoulder, even more crowded them, seeking to ingratiate themselves.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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