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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
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Many highly skilled workers apply for a green card after obtaining an H-1B visa.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
23 May 2026 -
There may also be additional fees for obtaining transcripts, filing returns, appealing an IRS decision and other services.—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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The infantry was also procuring its own anti-tank weapons, like the American M1 Bazooka, the British Boys Anti-Tank Rifle, the Soviet PTRD-41 and PTRS-41, and the German Panzerschreck and Panzerfaust.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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The bags first went viral in March 2024, becoming so popular on social media that procuring one has become increasingly difficult.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Everton’s hopes of securing a first win at Old Trafford since 2013 seemed over when midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Cyera has emerged as a leader in data and AI security, while Oasis is building infrastructure for managing and securing AI agents at enterprise scale.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In others, buyers are finally gaining leverage.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Griffith previously interned at WGHP in High Point in the fall and interned with the Triad Business Journal in the spring, gaining experience in broadcast as well as print journalism.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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