talk into
verb
talked into; talking into; talks into
: to get (someone) to do something by talking about the good reasons for doing it : to convince or persuade (someone) to do something
The salesman talked us into buying the car.
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Because the preliminary Iran deal leaves key details unresolved, further negotiations virtually ensure the agreement remains in flux through the election season — potentially thrusting the talks into the center of the presidential primary campaign.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
If part of your group wants to keep drinking and talking into the early hours while others retreat to bed, there are enough private spaces to allow both.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
He was eventually talked into surrendering.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Bernardo Silva has heard the rumours that he might once more be talked into staying at Manchester City, but this time his mind is set.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
If part of your group wants to keep drinking and talking into the early hours while others retreat to bed, there are enough private spaces to allow both.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
He was eventually talked into surrendering.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Bernardo Silva has heard the rumours that he might once more be talked into staying at Manchester City, but this time his mind is set.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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“Talk into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20into. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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