Coaxing

By reprogramming the testicle cells of 22 males between the ages of 17–81, researchers are coaxing them to begin the process of becoming muscle, bone and nerve cells.

No coaxing could induce them to advance, and the application of the whip only seemed to exasperate their obstinacy.

After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.

Her mother was ever at her side, seeking with coaxings and evil advice to drive her to the irrevocable step.

“Poor little thing!” said Alice, in a coaxing tone, and she tried hard to whistle to it;