flirt (with)

as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

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  • Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.
    Tiffany Li, ABC News, 15 July 2025
  • But fear not, because Austin offers plenty of ways to woo your potential lover without emptying your wallet.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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  • The podcast invites you to think about things in a new way, which will distract you from road trip boredom.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • Saturn Retrograde in Aries invites you to revisit your finances, debts and emotional bonds.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 July 2025
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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