as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
a combination of solid reasoning and outright begging won my parents over, and I became an exchange student for a year
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Some laughed as their classmates persuaded them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026 -
After an emotional meltdown, Ava agrees, hoping to persuade Deborah to change her mind.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Instead, members of the Cabinet referred to the bill as the Working Family Tax Cuts, a clear indication that the administration is tacitly working to convince the public that the White House is attempting to alleviate financial struggles and improve the economy.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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The orangutan care specialists spent months preparing Hesty to have the baby, using positive reinforcement to convince her to cooperate with testing and other needs.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Justice is a social, caring young person with a great sense of humor that easily brings smiles to those around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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And the facility, beyond serving an 11-state region, will be a central transfer point where vendors can bring their products to one location rather than having to drop them off at multiple warehouses.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Serna, however, would make one more attempt to get past Hulst.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Win (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win%20%28over%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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