coaxing (out)

verb

Definition of coaxing (out)next
present participle of coax (out)
as in dredging (up)

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  1. obtaining
  2. procuring
  3. securing
  4. gaining
Verb
  • Leaders often focus on obtaining buy-in from senior leaders and forget about those doing and managing the work.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By obtaining a minister license, the Oscar winner can now be ordained in the future.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of obtaining
Verb
  • God, the logistics of procuring alcohol underage sucked so hard.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.
    Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of procuring
Verb
  • More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Combine this with other measures—such as freezing ChexSystems, locking your Social Security number, and securing your SSA account—to build a comprehensive shield against identity theft.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of securing
Verb
  • Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, apps like Reframe help individuals reduce alcohol consumption, a tool that’s gaining traction for travel and everyday life.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaining
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