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woos

verb

present tense third-person singular of woo

as in invites

to act so as to make (something) more likely his attempts to woo approval from working-class voters has not met with much success

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Recent Examples of woos There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and woos from the crowd. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026

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Eventually, Chili invites Lee over to his house, far away from the ears of his former colleagues shooting pool at Secrets.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Wilson’s writing invites a leisurely pace and a conversational tone that cameras can’t enhance.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026

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McFall’s work seeks to support the musical culture born in Chicago.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Ohio seeks to scrub voter rolls Ohio has a proof of citizenship requirement in effect for the first time this year for those registering to vote or updating their voter registration information at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles location.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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