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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Pitchers Connor Sahagan and Gavin Geyer combined on a no-hitter in Oaks Christian’s 2-1 win over Bishop Alemany.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
This confidence was hard-won over decades, yet it is being squandered through recent reckless fiscal behavior.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Wargnier, who got the save in San Clemente’s season-opening win over Capistrano Valley Christian, allowed zero earned runs in four innings with just three hits allowed.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Porzingis — who the Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield for — had also missed Sunday’s win over the Nuggets with a sudden illness.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
This confidence was hard-won over decades, yet it is being squandered through recent reckless fiscal behavior.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Wargnier, who got the save in San Clemente’s season-opening win over Capistrano Valley Christian, allowed zero earned runs in four innings with just three hits allowed.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Porzingis — who the Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield for — had also missed Sunday’s win over the Nuggets with a sudden illness.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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