as in converting
to persuade to change to one's religious faith
she's been trying to proselyte everyone in the office ever since she joined that church
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In our discussion, Hollinger weighs in on whether Detroit should go all-in or operate with an opportunistic mindset; how patient the Pistons should be with guard Jaden Ivey; Detroit’s path to converting Daniss Jenkins’ two-way contract; the future of veteran forward Tobias Harris and more.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
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The technology uses hydraulic cylinders to capture the kinetic energy of vertical wave motion, converting it into a steady stream of renewable electricity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA, with an early focus on proselytizing on college campuses for low taxes and limited government.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the Mormon church, young adult men volunteer to leave home for proselytizing missions for two years and young women serve for 18 months.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Proselyting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proselyting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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