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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In 2021, Harrison won the PFL 155-pound tournament with a submission win over Taylor Guardado.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
As the new season tipped off for Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday, May 17 with a dominating 93-58 win over the Chicago Sky, James took to Instagram to dedicate a post on his feed to wishing the 23-year-old luck in her sophomore season.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 19 May 2025
The Fever cruised to a 93-58 victory, their fourth win over the Sky in five tries across the last two years.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2025
San Diego High held onto the No. 12 slot by virtue of a regular-season win over No. 13 Sweetwater.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
As the new season tipped off for Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday, May 17 with a dominating 93-58 win over the Chicago Sky, James took to Instagram to dedicate a post on his feed to wishing the 23-year-old luck in her sophomore season.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 19 May 2025
The Fever cruised to a 93-58 victory, their fourth win over the Sky in five tries across the last two years.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2025
San Diego High held onto the No. 12 slot by virtue of a regular-season win over No. 13 Sweetwater.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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