coaxing (out)

verb

present participle of coax (out)
as in dredging (up)

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  1. obtaining
  2. procuring
  3. securing
  4. gaining
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  • My parents had fallen in love with each other before obtaining divorces.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Mobile is obtaining water from an unapproved non-potable water source/hydrant.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of obtaining
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  • The department’s order, dating back to late July, also blocks civilian agencies from procuring DeepSeek products and services.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Artisanal weapons and revolvers have been increasingly relegated to rural areas, smaller criminal groups and individuals, while over the past two years gangs have been procuring larger numbers of more lethal weaponry.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of procuring
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  • The victory also adds another chapter to Lula's long political career, securing him a fourth, nonconsecutive presidential term.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That collaboration sent their profile skyrocketing, driving monthly streams from a few thousand to 6 million, securing them an NPR Tiny Desk concert, and a spot as openers for Bad Bunny’s world tour.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of securing
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  • Falcons sticking to Robinson on first down Thus far, the Falcons have had three first-down plays and have run running back Bijan Robinson on each, gaining a total of 22 yards.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Panthers wound up out gaining Argyle 552 to 480 in total yards with running back Gabriel Bess picking up 160 yards on 19 carries.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaining
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