1
as in to cajole
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as in to bamboozle
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Recent Examples of fast-talk
The fast-talking, energetic, disgraced executive was convicted of wire fraud and securities fraud in 2022 for misleading investors about Nikola’s operations and zero-emissions technology.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-talk
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Mostly, though, Abe cajoled the Bank of Japan to ease aggressively as a means of weakening the yen and ending deflation.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Read more Kids Heartbroken Woman Orders Ice Cream, Shocked by Delivery Driver's Response Hearts melt at how mom manages to cajole stubborn toddler into house Cat and Her Kittens Saved From 15ft Sewer Pipe Thanks to Heroic Passerby Are Millennials Killing Tattoos?—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Refuse to get bamboozled by someone offering something too good to be true.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 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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As the ball tracked toward the hole, play-by-play and color announcers Shane Bacon and Doug Smith coaxed it into the hole.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Last season, with Fudd and Aubrey Griffin out with injuries and a bench pared down to the bare minimum, Auriemma coaxed the Huskies back to the Final Four, where a last-second foul took away their chance to overcome Caitlin Clark and Iowa.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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When Kathryn is suspected of betraying the nation, George must decide what is more important — his wife or his country.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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His criticism of Vance appeared to come from a different place, however, echoing an outraged supporter base that saw the vice president as betraying British troops killed fighting American wars.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Apparently, the prospect of losing what amounts to a third of the city’s $42 million annual budget and possibly more convinced the city to end its yearslong fight.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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House Democrats engaged in an active pressure campaign to convince Senate Democrats to vote against the bill, before and after Schumer’s announcement.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 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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Gibson also persuaded the rail network to construct a station at Old Trafford.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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His wife, who can be heard sniffling or in tears during various points of the video, tries to persuade the agents her husband is cooperating.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Do not be fooled by this bill’s carve-out for masks worn for health and religious reasons.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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This pair looks like a classic trouser, with front pleats and a relaxed leg — but don’t be fooled.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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