as in to win (over)
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Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter was already on the phone, trying to persuade Jones to sign with the Chargers, but Tart’s phone calls served to seal the deal for Jones, who also had played with current Chargers Bud Dupree, an outside linebacker, and Elijah Molden, a safety, while with the Titans.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025 -
For Syria’s new government, this will be their opportunity to persuade the new administration to do business with a country coming out of a devastating 13-year civil war and mend ties with a leader who was once aligned with the Islamic State and al Qaeda.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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Its success convinced officials to move forward with plans to turn Starlight into a full-scale outdoor theater, and its 10-show inaugural season proceeded in 1951.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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Once children were in an orphanage, parents could be convinced – or coerced – into relinquishing them for adoption.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
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But the duo, who were also romantically involved throughout their lives, saw their careers come to an end when Roy was attacked on stage by one of their live tigers, which damaged his spine and induced a stroke that left him partially paralyzed.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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Her doula guided her one night trying to induce labor through exercises and positions, like walking, doing yoga and pumping breast milk.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The proof of the machine’s handicapping chops — or more accurately, the proof of the machine’s programmers’ handicapping chops in weighting the hundreds of factors influencing Thoroughbred performance — will be in the proverbial pudding.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
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Interviews with the soldiers and Russian opinion surveys show that such a truce would also fail to satisfy a large part of Russian society.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Designed to satisfy North American tastes, Nutella Peanut will blend the traditional creamy recipe from 1964 with the flavor of roasted peanuts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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The new pope from Chicago brings some optimism that the city has an ally in a high place.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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What Military Veterans Know About Leadership Military veterans bring a wealth of leadership experience and skills to the civilian workforce.—
Scott Graybeal,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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During sightings, staff bring around trays of hot beverages, like cocoa and toddies, to help guests stay warm on deck.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
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Greer said that the levies, which have sent global markets into a tailspin, have brought around 50 countries to the negotiating table to discuss changing their barriers to trade.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Now seniors, dealing with age, stairs and progressive health issues, we have been advised that selling and moving to a senior assisted living facility is the best option for us before we are forced by circumstances to move.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Anyone who wants to sell a home quickly for cash should call Jon Bichelmeyer at 913-599-5000 or email him at jon@archwayhomesinc.com.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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“Overpersuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpersuade. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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