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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaxing (out)
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Richard Susskind and others have argued for years that technology would eventually change not merely how lawyers practice, but how legal capability itself is delivered, widening access by lowering the cost and friction of obtaining usable guidance.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026 -
The difficulty in obtaining visas and the fear of being rounded up by immigration agents are being blamed, in part, for less-than-expected tourist traffic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Her calls for help procuring a Jell-O shot turned to asking for a ride home, because her medical conditions prevented her from walking home.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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My leverage pathways try to provide the best angles at procuring saves despite the multitude of confusing usage patterns throughout the league.—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The move, aimed at securing Finland’s collective defense, roughly doubled NATO’s border with Russia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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But when your livelihood depends on securing your next contract, raising concerns can feel incredibly difficult.—
Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Iran insists on retaining a degree of control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to its frozen funds, while negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment would take place after the interim deal is signed.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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One ingredient now gaining major attention in skincare and longevity circles is GHK-Cu, a copper peptide that supporters claim may help the body regenerate more effectively and reduce visible signs of aging.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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“Coaxing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaxing%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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