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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
From Weeks 1-13, the Lions ranked top-10 in scoring defense (2nd), yards per game allowed (10th), rushing yards per game allowed (fifth), goal-to-go efficiency (third), red-zone efficiency (second), third-down conversion rate (1st), defensive success rate (sixth) and defensive EPA/play (second).
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Indeed, the conversion of older office buildings in and around downtown in the last decade have helped absorb obsolete office space.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
But in certain circumstances, the skin can't keep up with the conversion of sugars on the interior, causing the bananas to split in the process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
That motel conversion will cost over $500,000 per door to build, while the North Sacramento tiny homes will cost about $200,000 to build, according to the city and county staff reports.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Indeed, the conversion of older office buildings in and around downtown in the last decade have helped absorb obsolete office space.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
But in certain circumstances, the skin can't keep up with the conversion of sugars on the interior, causing the bananas to split in the process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
That motel conversion will cost over $500,000 per door to build, while the North Sacramento tiny homes will cost about $200,000 to build, according to the city and county staff reports.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Prepare for a season of emotional highs, wild epiphanies and transformative experiences Comments Get ready for a summer of transformation, chaos and unforgettable moments!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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During a speech to a huge crowd, Trzaskowski laid out his vision for a Poland that is inclusive and vowed to work to help develop Polish industry as the nation continues an economic transformation into a regional economic and military power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Harnessing her previous courtroom experience, Turner writes with persuasion, every word targeted at the audience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Soft power is the ability of a country to influence other countries through persuasion and cooperation rather than military or economic force.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
8 May 2025
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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