charm offensive
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The opportunity is that, with a proper charm offensive, Burnham - like Starmer - could win Trump over in spite of their political differences.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The Tartan Army has arrived in Miami for the team’s match against Brazil, and its charm offensive appears to be going strong.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
Intel’s Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan has been winning Trump over with a charm offensive since last year, when the federal government announced a 10% stake in the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
He deployed a charm offensive throughout his stay here, confident in the impact of his personal touch on world leaders, often seen patting Xi on the back and repeatedly calling him his friend.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
It gave him more time to plan his charm offensive.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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