as in convinces
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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In the film, Elizabeth convinces Bobby Tanner to sell the property to Joyce, ensuring that the land will stay in the hands of someone who wants to protect their community.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025 -
When Katherine convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within the Walter family.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Fueled by rage and an insatiable desire for freedom, Isaac persuades Charles to keep the plantation.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Authenticity, not polish, is increasingly what persuades.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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In an era where greenwashing is easily exposed and surface-level philanthropy no longer satisfies stakeholders, the search for meaningful CSR programs is more urgent than ever.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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More files are due to be released as the DOJ satisfies a subpoena deadline of September 8.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Talks (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20%28into%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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