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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Inter Miami advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a Round One series-clinching 4-0 win over Nashville last Saturday.
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Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
The Suns followed that game up with another win over the Clippers Saturday at the Intuit Dome, snapping a 12-game road losing streak dating back to last March 9.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The Rock had won over Christopher Nolan.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Louisville’s win over Kentucky is one of their biggest in recent years.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
The Suns followed that game up with another win over the Clippers Saturday at the Intuit Dome, snapping a 12-game road losing streak dating back to last March 9.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The Rock had won over Christopher Nolan.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Louisville’s win over Kentucky is one of their biggest in recent years.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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