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as in to cajole
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as in to bamboozle
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Recent Examples of fast-talk
Prouty became an ally of Carto’s and a mentor to the director Oliver Stone, who worked some of his feverish theories of power into the screenplay for JFK—Prouty is the sage, fast-talking spook played by Donald Sutherland.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Du Feng’s film focuses on Hao, a slick and fast-talking dating coach (one of China’s most sought-after, evidently) based in the sprawling, glittering metropolis of Chongqing.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Jan. 2025
According to fast-talking Harry, no—but that doesn’t stop him from getting chummy with the lovably neurotic Sally.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Refrain from letting a fast-talking sales pitch result in emotional, physical or financial trouble.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Du Feng’s film focuses on Hao, a slick and fast-talking dating coach (one of China’s most sought-after, evidently) based in the sprawling, glittering metropolis of Chongqing.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Jan. 2025
According to fast-talking Harry, no—but that doesn’t stop him from getting chummy with the lovably neurotic Sally.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Refrain from letting a fast-talking sales pitch result in emotional, physical or financial trouble.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-talk
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Drunk girls traded compliments in line for the bathroom while staffers trying to prevent fire hazards cajoled people to dance in their seats instead of the aisles.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Hamas agreed to restart the releases after threats from President Donald Trump and Israeli officials, and cajoling from Arab leaders and intermediaries.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
15 Feb. 2025
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But such a triumph seemed improbable after U.S.’ top-order was bamboozled by sharp spin on a turning surface.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Son bamboozled his marker with a couple of quick stepovers, dropped his shoulder and drilled a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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That means there are, at last, some bears and some cash, that can be coaxed back in with a cessation of presidential economic intervention.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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According to a post from Zoraida, Violeta spent 45 minutes coaxing the scared dog into her car.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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Others, not without justice, will skip the climax and denouement altogether, so obviously and suddenly does the production betray its early triumphs.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Yet even these lone voices failed to call out Trump for betraying Zelensky and adopting the talking points of a brutal regime that invaded Ukraine with no provocation three years ago.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jodi Hildebrandt convinced Ruby and Kevin that Satan was out to get her.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bizarrely, though, 60% of those asked were convinced in their confidence to be able to detect these face swap attack methods.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The bitching and leaving early just makes the fan base look entitled and lacking in football common sense.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Who triumphs over the greatest challenge of his political career and then can’t stop bitching about the cabinet member who just failed to unseat him?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2024
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The ethos resonates with Lugano’s down-to-earth yet powerful clientele so much so that the company persuaded eight of its VIPs to star in its latest ad campaign free of charge.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mexican residents targeted In 1915, James Rawlings, secretary-manager of the Fort Worth Relief Association, persuaded U.S. immigration agents to investigate Mexican people living in Dallas Alley.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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Look for the producer, grape variety, region, and vintage, and don’t be fooled by flashy words.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also, unlike its many imposters (and there are many similar looking wireless lamps out there, so don’t be fooled), the Poldina comes with a 1-year warranty on the battery and a 2-year warranty for any defects.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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