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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The Mets have to stack some wins over the final stretch.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Julia Palk notched a hat trick for Gloucester (3-1-1) as part of a 4-1 Northeastern Conference win over Swampscott.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Last Friday, in Colorado’s 4-2 win over the Padres in San Diego, Gordon pitched six-plus innings, allowing one run on just two hits and one walk.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Anderson, 6-0 and 180 pounds, had a breakout game last week in a win over Florida Atlantic, catching five passes for 81 yards.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Julia Palk notched a hat trick for Gloucester (3-1-1) as part of a 4-1 Northeastern Conference win over Swampscott.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Last Friday, in Colorado’s 4-2 win over the Padres in San Diego, Gordon pitched six-plus innings, allowing one run on just two hits and one walk.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Anderson, 6-0 and 180 pounds, had a breakout game last week in a win over Florida Atlantic, catching five passes for 81 yards.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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