cajole
verb (used with or without object)
to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.
has been cajoling
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present perfect progressiveof cajole (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Mortimer Matz has been cajoling reporters and buffing reputations in New York City for 55 years.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2015
The government has been cajoling the banks into making more money available for the past few years to no avail.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 6, 2011
