1The manager tried to coax the reluctant employee into accepting the new project by offering a generous bonus.
2She coaxed the shy child out of her shell by engaging her in a fun conversation.
3The politician's speech was designed to coax voters into supporting the controversial policy.
4After some effort, the coach managed to coax a decent performance out of the struggling team.
5There is an art to coaxing the best out of people, and it requires a deep understanding of human psychology and motivation.