win over
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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Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly on Saturday and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup.
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CBS News, 6 June 2026
Portugal forward Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup on Saturday.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
This was Haiti’s night to celebrate its culture and beloved national team, which qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and was coming off an emphatic 4-0 win over New Zealand in a friendly in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The junior middle hitter finished with six kills, helping the RedHawks reach the semifinals for the third year in a row with a 25-22, 25-19 win over Lane Tech.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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CBS News, 6 June 2026
Portugal forward Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup on Saturday.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
This was Haiti’s night to celebrate its culture and beloved national team, which qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and was coming off an emphatic 4-0 win over New Zealand in a friendly in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The junior middle hitter finished with six kills, helping the RedHawks reach the semifinals for the third year in a row with a 25-22, 25-19 win over Lane Tech.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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