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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
coax . - noun Plural form of
coaxis .
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Examples
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And its siren call coaxes me back there at least once each year.
Happy Hotelier 2009
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“Say it louder,” he coaxes good-naturedly, and the audience obeys.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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Three-year-old Harvey watches nonchalantly from the sofa as his father coaxes Sparky on to a quivering forefinger and moves gingerly across the room.
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Icy nights and warmer days are essential to a good syrup season—the end-of-winter rhythm of freeze and thaw coaxes sap from the trees for as long as they can resist the urge to bud, usually four to six weeks.
Maple's Moment 2011
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An inviting infinity pool coaxes you to float your cares away or lounge beside the intimate beach.
Wicked Good Travel Tips: A Lover's Guide to Dominican Republic Resorts Wicked Good Travel Tips 2011
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Here, as you will see, the classical training and sensibility of both artists comes to the fore: Mirkovic-DeRo, negotiates the subtleties of each song with bel canto ease, while Loibner coaxes Schubert's arrangements for piano out of his very different instrument with wonderful sensitivity.
Michal Shapiro: Hurdy-Gurdy in the 21st Century Michal Shapiro 2011
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He coaxes, unsuccessfully, a wisp of blond hair that refuses to stay put.
James Scarborough: "An Evening With Garrison Keillor," Carpenter Performing Arts Center James Scarborough 2010
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Gomes's character all but falls at Murphy's feet - he coaxes and cajoles her like an eager puppy.
A 'Bright Stream' to channel fun Sarah Kaufman 2011
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He coaxes, unsuccessfully, a wisp of blond hair that refuses to stay put.
James Scarborough: "An Evening With Garrison Keillor," Carpenter Performing Arts Center James Scarborough 2010
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Here, as you will see, the classical training and sensibility of both artists comes to the fore: Mirkovic-DeRo, negotiates the subtleties of each song with bel canto ease, while Loibner coaxes Schubert's arrangements for piano out of his very different instrument with wonderful sensitivity.
Michal Shapiro: Hurdy-Gurdy in the 21st Century Michal Shapiro 2011
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