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.
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Diggy Coit, who scored 43 points Sunday in Maryland's win over Penn State, was held to 15 points and guarded primarily by Stojakovic.
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CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka opened Day 4 with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Bai Zhouxuan on Rod Laver Arena, and Gauff beat left-hander Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-2 at Margaret Court Arena.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Gaethje won the interim UFC lightweight crown in May 2020 with a knockout win over Tony Ferguson.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The couple hugged after the Indiana Fever's win over the New York Liberty at a June 2025 game.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka opened Day 4 with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Bai Zhouxuan on Rod Laver Arena, and Gauff beat left-hander Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-2 at Margaret Court Arena.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Gaethje won the interim UFC lightweight crown in May 2020 with a knockout win over Tony Ferguson.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The couple hugged after the Indiana Fever's win over the New York Liberty at a June 2025 game.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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