as in to win (over)
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For their part, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere each worked hard to persuade Irishmen, Hessians, Indigenous people, and former slaves to defect to the patriot side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The Running Point actress was spotted shopping for holiday presents last December with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Weber was always convinced that what his apparatuses were seeing was a real signal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
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The designations helped the campaign figure out which kinds of ads would appeal to certain voters — and convince them to go to the polls or stay home.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to the memo, Yoon, former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun and former military intelligence chief Yeo In-hyung planned to induce a North Korean attack against the South, the spokesperson, Park Ji-young, said.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Proving that there’s nothing MAGA love like overkill, there’s also whole lot of George Washington (including a historically daft 2010 Dodge Challenger ad) in the almost hangover inducing 40-second spot.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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If this trend continues, the GOP could see losses in the November 2026 midterms, thus affecting the balance of power in Congress and the party's ability to influence key policies and legislation.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This car is a rolling research platform, validating materials and aero solutions that will influence future hypercar engineering.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The discovery pipeline is reinforced by EFP’s Future Frames — in partnership with Karlovy Vary and spun out to Hamburg and Seville — bringing young helmers into the SEFF ecosystem with shorts spotlights and talent meetings.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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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
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Hong Kong — Qatar Airways will sell its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for $896 million, ending its eight-year shareholding in Hong Kong’s flagship carrier.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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After its publication in 2019, the book sold two million copies and quickly became a favorite with high school and college kids.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Overpersuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpersuade. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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