coax
verb (used with object)
to influence or persuade to do something by gentle urging, smooth talk, flattery, etc..
have been coaxing
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present perfect progressiveof coax.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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Retailers have been coaxing inflation-weary U.S. shoppers to open their wallets on Cyber Monday with push notifications, text messages and video streaming ads touting heavily discounted cosmetics, electronics, toys, clothing and other products.
From Reuters ● Nov. 28, 2023
For months, they have been coaxing campaign donors for cash, which puts them under a steady shower of advice from wealthy non-experts who are free to express their ideas any way they like.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2012
And so we have been coaxing and cuddling in the window, and we part good friends, Harry?
From The Virginians by William Makepeace Thackeray
I have been coaxing Mr Laure to take me away from the Fields.
From An I.D.B. in South Africa by Louise Vescelius-Sheldon
