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as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished
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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated
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Recent Examples of conversion
The simple, linear narrative structure of WWE conversion memoirs and the Kardashian narrative—tales of struggle and triumph—is common to both media enterprises.
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Thompson-Robinson had two touchdown passes − and threw for the game-winning two-point conversion − in the Stallions' 21-17 overtime win over the Dallas Renegades, who have lost four consecutive games.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 May 2026
More work needed For the conversion of nitrate ot ammonia, the use of two complementary atoms is key for multi-step processes like this.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The system also achieved an overall carbon conversion efficiency of 83%, meaning a much larger portion of the sludge's carbon was converted into usable fuel rather than remaining trapped in residual waste.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Thompson-Robinson had two touchdown passes − and threw for the game-winning two-point conversion − in the Stallions' 21-17 overtime win over the Dallas Renegades, who have lost four consecutive games.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 May 2026
More work needed For the conversion of nitrate ot ammonia, the use of two complementary atoms is key for multi-step processes like this.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The system also achieved an overall carbon conversion efficiency of 83%, meaning a much larger portion of the sludge's carbon was converted into usable fuel rather than remaining trapped in residual waste.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
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After years of tariffs, market volatility, and rising expectations around transformation and AI, some CFOs may be choosing to step away rather than reinvent themselves for the role’s next phase.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Her background includes certifications in organizational change management and professional development, along with years of experience in corporate learning, leadership development and global transformation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Most other acts by those of a Wolves persuasion barely generated a murmur, and the lap of appreciation by head coach Rob Edwards brought more than a smattering of boos.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Sometimes persuasion is not necessarily about value, but about positioning.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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