as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum
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But not everyone is convinced that the paper proves doctors are losing critical skills because of AI.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025 -
The economic gains that would have come with remaining in the JCPOA would have convinced Iran to comply with the deal and not use the cover of diplomacy for further provocations.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Suspect arrested on scene The suspect, who was not publicly identified, was arrested after bystanders persuaded him to drop his firearm.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Trump has persuaded them to align with Putin’s rejection of the ceasefire and instead adopt an overall peace deal view.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Their final confrontation is sort of satisfying enough, and Martin McCann plays manic very well when Shagan finally breaks.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those stark numbers, coupled with the closure of coal plants and stagnating renewables, had energy companies and lawmakers looking for an alternative. SMRs rose from the fray, boasting the ability to provide consistent power while also satisfying tech companies’ carbon goals.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Talk (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20%28into%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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