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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Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on May 9, 2026, at Rate Field.
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Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Adding a gold medal to his nine NBA titles (four with the Warriors, one as a player), Kerr coaches the United States to a 98-87 win over host France in the men’s basketball final of the 2024 Olympics.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
The Eagles have won over 75 percent of their faceoffs this season and faceoff specialist Kevin Ratzlaff leads the group with a win percentage of 77 percent.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
The brand has also won over Oprah Winfrey, 72, and Julia Roberts, 58, giving them some serious style cred.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
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Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Adding a gold medal to his nine NBA titles (four with the Warriors, one as a player), Kerr coaches the United States to a 98-87 win over host France in the men’s basketball final of the 2024 Olympics.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
The Eagles have won over 75 percent of their faceoffs this season and faceoff specialist Kevin Ratzlaff leads the group with a win percentage of 77 percent.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
The brand has also won over Oprah Winfrey, 72, and Julia Roberts, 58, giving them some serious style cred.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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