as in convinced
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around
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Recent Examples of brought around
The initial move brought around 35 brands to Mexico for the first time, including Isima by Shakira, Peach & Lily, Orebella, Ulta Beauty Collection, Morphe, Bubble, about-face, Ouai, Half Magic and Kitsch.
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
McMann and Ferrara said the macroeconomic environment has brought around a unique opportunity to invest in technologies to empower the future of work.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Concern for their rising electricity bills brought around 100 people to a public hearing in Lawrence over AES's proposal to increase costs further.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
The military offensive has also brought around half-a-million protesters out onto the streets of Israel to urge Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Kousser estimates that private individuals and groups, on their own, have brought around 92% of Section 2 cases in total.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
McMann and Ferrara said the macroeconomic environment has brought around a unique opportunity to invest in technologies to empower the future of work.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Concern for their rising electricity bills brought around 100 people to a public hearing in Lawrence over AES's proposal to increase costs further.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
The military offensive has also brought around half-a-million protesters out onto the streets of Israel to urge Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Kousser estimates that private individuals and groups, on their own, have brought around 92% of Section 2 cases in total.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought around
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Fuqua is not convinced that Jackson did what he is accused of doing, despite the number of accusers (five) and the fact that Jackson publicly talked about sharing his bed with boys.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cora considered sending Weissert back out for the seventh, but pitching coach Andrew Bailey convinced him to make a change.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The inexpensive studio space and the innovative community being formed by his gallery, Library Street Collective, persuaded him to stay.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the end, county officials were persuaded to act.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
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What has followed, a decade plus of stunning hockey played by the most talented hockey player on earth, has satisfied all desires but the most important one.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Long after a clinical decision has set events in motion, a second system activates to verify whether the decision satisfied the rules.—
Holland Haynie,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
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But that night the Red Sox bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, and Thursday brought a sense of deja vu.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Down 20, Murray brought the ball over halfcourt, looking for space.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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