as in to convince
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally
Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?
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None of it, though, has convinced Putin to change course.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
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The main hurdle the prosecution faces is convincing the jury that he was primarily motivated not by opposition to Israel, the country, but by religious bigotry.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the framework of conversational intelligence, most workplace communication falls into Level 1 (telling) or Level 2 (persuading).—
Susan Curtin,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But Newsom clearly believes those hurdles can be overcome in California and that voters can be persuaded to forge a realignment to help Democrats.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The irony is that the extended support induced reversal comes just after Windows 11 finally achieved its market milestone.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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And with Trump making concession after concession, Beijing may want to consolidate its recent gains and aim even higher, perhaps inducing Trump to make further compromises over tariffs, export controls, and Taiwan.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Amazon's contract for 38 Vulcan launches—six Vulcan flights reserved by Sierra Space for its Dream Chaser cargo vehicle, and the 13 remaining Atlas Vs—bring ULA's potential order book to approximately 100 missions.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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Robert had a bloop single to right, bringing home Tauchman to make it 4-1.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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To attract more customers, many airlines slashed prices, even for flights in the summer peaks in late June and July.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Prior to that, State Fair had attracted more than a million visitors for seven consecutive years.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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As investors dissect the offering (and as Figma’s stock settles back a bit, falling 27% on Monday), an equally important set of questions are in the air: Will Figma’s debut entice other startups to jump into the fray, bringing an end to the tech industry’s IPO drought?—
Alexandra Sternlicht,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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With the current economic slowdown, will the Live Local law entice more developers to build workforce housing?—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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Meals are also influenced by the outdoors in a style described as wilderness to table.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Solubility refers to how a substance dissolves—either in water or fat—which influences how your body absorbs it.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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On May 20, 1948, The Portsmouth Star (Virginia) ran an advertisement for Hall’s Bakery selling strawberry layer cake iced with fresh strawberry frosting.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Treasure Valley will replace the Idaho Statesman shop and will also sell airport essentials, snacks and souvenirs.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Aug. 2025
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