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n. - A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); Persuasion formulated as a suggestion.

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  • The audience could hear his prompting
  • Mills isn't alone in criticizing "cloud computing," with overuse of the term prompting backlash from others.
  • WUKY pulled the spots with no prompting from the FCC at all.
  • CRS Comments: Mr. Hung's statements were credible, and he spoke without coaching or prompting from the VNOSMP.
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