coaxing (out)

verb

Definition of coaxing (out)next
present participle of coax (out)
as in dredging (up)

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  1. obtaining
  2. procuring
  3. securing
  4. gaining
Verb
  • An experienced trial lawyer in his 41st year of private practice, Dickey graduated from Altoona High School and Saint Francis University before obtaining his law degree from Ohio Northern University.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Those without means are left with no way of obtaining an official record, as electronic recording of court cases is not permitted in most instances.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of obtaining
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  • It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.
    Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
  • These cost savings boost a business's bottom line, leading to corporations last year procuring over 17,000 megawatts of low-cost clean power.
    Ray Long, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of procuring
Verb
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This model also appeals to collectors who seek to own part of a brand’s heritage while securing access to limited releases that provide the potential for significant value increases over time.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of securing
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  • This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaining
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