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

Recent Examples on the Web Milwaukee is its own battleground within one of the country's few swing states, with both of the major parties vying to win over Black voters at a time when enthusiasm for voting is down. Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024 The sophomore scored four goals and had an assist in the Dons’ 16-15 win over Redwood. Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024 For more comfy sneakers, keep scrolling to see the other supportive, travel-friendly styles that are winning over Amazon shoppers. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024 Stone delivers pure movie star charm in her first leading role, winning over the audience (and eventually everyone else) with snark, heart, and many hilarious one-liners. Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2024 In addition to costs and issues that might arise on your property once construction begins (site and utility work alone added an extra $50,000 onto one couple’s $300,000 ADU), another major hurdle is winning over your nervous neighbors. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 After a 48-42 win over No. 4 Resurrection Christian on Friday inside Denver Coliseum, the Tigers can give Rossi his eighth state championship with a win over Riverdale Ridge in Saturday’s title game. Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2024 The photos, which have not been linked to the Trump campaign, emerged as Trump seeks to win over Black voters who polls show remain loyal to President Joe Biden. Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2024 The White House hopes taking on junk fees will help win over voters. Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 6 Mar. 2024

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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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