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 Bears' Wild Card win over the Packers will remain a topic for years to come.
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Matt Zahn, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Subiaco Academy 63, Cedarville 28 A 21-5 outburst in the first quarter fueled Subiaco Academy as the Trojans rolled to a 3A-4 Conference win over Cedarville.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
His turnaround 14-footer with 39 seconds left gave them the lead for good Tuesday, and Gordon put the finishing touches on a 122-116 win over the Pelicans by getting a stop against Trey Murphy III and cutting for a dunk at the other end.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
In the South Coast Conference, Hannah Kuriscak (19 points), CC Levrault (16 points) and Kate Suneson (15 points) all scored in double figures to pace Apponequet to an 84-34 win over Dighton-Rehoboth.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Matt Zahn, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Subiaco Academy 63, Cedarville 28 A 21-5 outburst in the first quarter fueled Subiaco Academy as the Trojans rolled to a 3A-4 Conference win over Cedarville.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
His turnaround 14-footer with 39 seconds left gave them the lead for good Tuesday, and Gordon put the finishing touches on a 122-116 win over the Pelicans by getting a stop against Trey Murphy III and cutting for a dunk at the other end.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
In the South Coast Conference, Hannah Kuriscak (19 points), CC Levrault (16 points) and Kate Suneson (15 points) all scored in double figures to pace Apponequet to an 84-34 win over Dighton-Rehoboth.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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