as in exhortation
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Slot became more involved in the post-match celebrations with supporters than ever before, raising his arms to the Kop in an apparent exhortation for fans to give a little more.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025 -
Yet this was not an exhortation to double down on partisanship.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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The company raised additional funds through an at-the-market facility and a warrant inducement agreement, generating net proceeds of approximately $9.0 million during the year.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hostility to the standing army dictatorship of England’s Earl of Strafford and Oliver Cromwell after him was a major inducement to the enactment of the Bill of Rights, initially conceived as limiting federal but not state powers.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2025
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The society has not taken any disciplinary action in response to these entreaties.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t all an entreaty for Congress and local leaders to do nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Its lightning-fast conversion speed means your document is ready to use or share in seconds!—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: The Nickel Plate Trail, a 10-foot-wide asphalt path running northeast from 42nd Street near Fall Creek Parkway through Castleton to the Hamilton County line at 96th Street near Hague Road, is the latest rail-to-trail conversion.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Impressed by the senator’s blandishments, the egoistic journalist argues military strategy and then faces a moment of conscience.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 May 2023
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People want to hear blandishments about engagement and infrastructure.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2023
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To that end, an objection by an athlete who is a class member and who stands to lose out from the settlement’s approval will likely have suasion.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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All presidents have used leverage, often combined with moral suasion, personal relationships, public appeals, and other efforts, to attain their objectives in international affairs.—
Richard Fontaine,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Oct. 2020
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Her stepdaughter said her mother had planned to stay until her father woke up, which the poster interpreted as an attempt at seduction.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The vibe at her place is welcoming and cozy but with a strong hint of seduction just under the surface.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Cajolement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cajolement. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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