flirt (with)

as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

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  • Tipping then relayed his traumatic story in a letter to Wayans during his efforts to woo him into accepting the role of Isaiah White.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Angela Bassett stars as Brenda Brown, a struggling single mother who, while dealing with some incredibly complicated business matters, is wooed by a basketball coach (Rick Fox) who sees potential in her son.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • For example, inviting someone to volunteer at a food bank for migrant families or go to an LGBTQ+ venue.
    Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Earlier last month, at Le Bon Marché in Paris, Marimekko opened a pop-up where Gohar and Marimekko created a giant bed inviting visitors to lounge.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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