persuasions

plural of persuasion

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Recent Examples of persuasions In a time when political persuasions divide friends and families, a love for Parton proved to be a unifying force Tuesday on social media, of all places. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Only Democrats filed to run for the seat, which opened the race to voters of all persuasions and set up Tuesday’s results to be the last word in the campaign. Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 These rifts were mirrored at the École, where students argued about politics and split into groups according to their leftist persuasions. Literary Hub, 21 July 2026 Americans of all persuasions routinely join and support groups — typically organized as corporations — to achieve their various goals, including political ones. Bradley A. Smith, Washington Post, 30 June 2026 Most people get information about politics and current events not from newspapers but from social media, which discourages engagement with human beings of different political persuasions. Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Tuesday's protest gathered people of all ages and political persuasions as Milei faces declining approval ratings over slumping economic activity, falling wages and climbing unemployment. ABC News, 12 May 2026 While ashy shades of all persuasions have been trending lately, this incredibly striking look transforms black hair with cool ashy gray balayage. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 In order to stave off potentially bruising losses in November, Republicans of all persuasions are working to get on the same messaging page to pitch voters on why their party should stay fully in power over the next few years. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasions
Noun
  • Breitbart has also published an article skewering Hamilton for suggesting that adherents of other religions might get to Heaven.
    Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ablution stations are primarily used by Muslims to wash parts of their body before prayer, though can be used by several other religions that practice ablution before prayer, including Judaism, Hinduism and certain denominations of Christianity.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the episode when the Duffys visit Harvard, Paloma’s older sister Evita calmly notes that she herself was canceled for her beliefs while attending University of Chicago.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Contrary to some individual’s beliefs, letting a dog win at a game of tug-of-war will not create behavior issues.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Educational pamphlets on criminal cults, which includes research done by Rose, are also available to guests.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Whether they’re built around apocalyptic beliefs, aliens, religion, or even romance, cults and the people who fall under their spell tend to make for irresistible subject matter.
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Through last week, Biadasz was gathering additional opinions, hoping to play again this season.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But a clash of opinions between two talented individuals with the right values can be positive because open debate shapes better decisions.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While the settlement may put Meta investors' minds at ease for now, while setting a perhaps reassuring precedent for the rest of social media, analysts don't think the Mark Zuckerberg company is completely out of the legal woods.
    Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Seeing Texas fail to live up to the preseason hype from a season ago may still linger in the minds of fans, but the Longhorns once again look strong on paper.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Investors are hungry for more information regarding the chair's views on the economy, inflation pressures and the role of monetary policymaking.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Seating arrangements throughout Jambo House offer spectacular views of the floors above.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Both artists, Morris points out, were working in the context of World War II, and the owl’s ability to both burrow and take flight may have appealed to feelings of entrapment and a desire to escape.
    Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh pasta, family recipes and the feelings of a cozy home are coming together at Charlotte’s newest Italian restaurant, opening this fall.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Family says risks remain despite convictions The court also ordered about $223,500 in compensation for Inuma’s legal heirs and about $74,500 for Tapullima, the woman wounded in the attack.
    Steven Grattan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Steel asked after eliciting testimony that there were no convictions stemming from King Von’s death.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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