win over
phrasal verb
won over; winning over; wins over
: to persuade (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it
They eventually won him over with some persuasive arguments.
Examples of win over in a Sentence
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On Friday night that included his high school baseball coach sitting behind the on-deck circle watching Happ help lead the Cubs to a 7-2 win over the Pirates.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2024
Advertisement The lesson paid off in the biggest way possible Saturday as Mission Vista captured the first CIF San Diego Section championship in program history with a 20-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-18 win over Canyon Crest Academy in the Division 2 final at Southwestern College.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
Graham won over fans and critics alike, with most detractors begrudgingly acknowledging his successes.
—Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
O’Neal writes in the comments that his track is a remix of a rap song released by boxer Ryan Garcia following his upset win over Devin Haney last month.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Over the past two seasons, Plummer has had to immediately win over the Cal Bears and Louisville Cardinals’ locker rooms with little time to spare.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
Urban Roots receives field-side advertising at Republic FC games as part of the Hat Trick partnership, and hosted a watch party for the team’s May 2 win over Monterey Bay FC.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
The closest game for the Huskies (37-3) was a 14-point win over Alabama in the Final Four semis.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
To get there, the party is trying to win over the few districts of northern India not governed by Modi's BJP.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 6 May 2024
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2024
Advertisement The lesson paid off in the biggest way possible Saturday as Mission Vista captured the first CIF San Diego Section championship in program history with a 20-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-18 win over Canyon Crest Academy in the Division 2 final at Southwestern College.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
Graham won over fans and critics alike, with most detractors begrudgingly acknowledging his successes.
—Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
O’Neal writes in the comments that his track is a remix of a rap song released by boxer Ryan Garcia following his upset win over Devin Haney last month.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Over the past two seasons, Plummer has had to immediately win over the Cal Bears and Louisville Cardinals’ locker rooms with little time to spare.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
Urban Roots receives field-side advertising at Republic FC games as part of the Hat Trick partnership, and hosted a watch party for the team’s May 2 win over Monterey Bay FC.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
The closest game for the Huskies (37-3) was a 14-point win over Alabama in the Final Four semis.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
To get there, the party is trying to win over the few districts of northern India not governed by Modi's BJP.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 6 May 2024
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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