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‘Exclamation marks suggest a certain unflattering ingratiation, especially in letters written to strangers.’
‘It was the pursuit of total ingratiation with the media and it sort of bothered me a bit.’
‘Nor did she apologise for the desire to be admired: it didn't appear to be an act of approval-seeking ingratiation but rather one of aggressive confidence.’
‘Recycling is useful both as incantation and as ingratiation.’
‘You will be fêted and your ego stroked; ingratiation will be the first approach.’