converted

Definition of convertednext
past tense of convert
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as in influenced
to persuade to change to one's religious faith young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people

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Recent Examples of converted Tatum later blew past Alex Sarr for another layup and converted a transition dunk. Jay King, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026 Musa, who had two goals in a season-opening win over Toronto, put away the rebound of his own shot in the 41st minute — the first goal conceded by San Diego this season — and converted from the spot in the 54th. Apress, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 The junior converted two shots from beyond the arc, powering the Panthers to a dominant 31-12 halftime lead. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026 Less than a minute into the game, Wild defenseman Brock Faber went to the penalty box for tripping and the Rangers converted on the ensuing power play. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 England then led after an Alex Coles try, converted with a drop kick by Fin Smith with players charging after the ball off the tee. ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026 Philadelphia stayed efficient, kept moving the ball and converted 50% of its shots in the half to take a 53-31 lead into the break. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026 Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling. Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026 The civic complex was converted into residences in the 1990s, though much of the grand architecture—high ceilings, big windows, and spacious dimensions—remains intact. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • She was becoming influenced by social scientists such as the French philosopher Auguste Comte, who were less concerned with enshrining individual rights than with imposing a social order—a departure from her earlier universalist thinking.
    Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
  • His populist views on smaller federal government and crime later influenced Ronald Reagan followers.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Adebayo’s pursuit of history transformed a garbage-time snoozer into a highly competitive game within the game.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Celebrations have continued but transformed into missile-friendly formats.
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.
    Emerson Clarridge Updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Jorge Perez, who has helped shape South Florida’s skyline as Related’s founder and CEO, had to be persuaded to invest in the town named for a fish.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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  • The President has seized upon the claim by right-wing groups that white South Africans, particularly farmers, are victims of an ongoing genocide.
    Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Deputies seized about 29 grams of methamphetamine, ammunition, high-capacity magazines, a machine gun conversion device and guns.
    Ryan Oehrli March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • This means the fruit may not taste like the original pomegranate, as most pomegranate trees are propagated from hardwood cuttings, rather than by seed, to ensure consistent fruit production.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne is patent-protected and cannot be propagated.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • Governor Maura Healey promised cheaper bills with a new executive order, but homeowners said that they weren't convinced by the offer.
    Kristina Rex, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • One moment from that day convinced him the role was something special.
    Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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  • Within the first 25 minutes of the start of the parade, officers had confiscated almost 60 drinks from people coming through Broadway station.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Crowds gathered and cheered as automatic weapons were confiscated by American soldiers.
    Will Croxton, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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  • The two firms that have proselytized the recapitalization of enterprise software the most in this field are Thoma Bravo, with about $184 billion in assets, and Vista Equity Partners, with about $100 billion.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Now in its 40th year, the foundation was established in honor of the eponymous chef who began his own culinary school, authored numerous cookbooks and proselytized cooking with whole foods.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

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