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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Verb
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The former Ohio senator built clout early on by carrying Trump’s controversial nominees across the finish line, helping persuade Republican senators to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and casting the tiebreaking vote.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025 -
One exhibit hall is dedicated to the role of Einstein in persuading President Roosevelt to build an atomic weapon before World War II, before the Nazis could create one.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While speaking on a panel at the opening of the movie, which details the life and career of actor John Candy, who died at 43 in 1994, Reynolds revealed that his 2-year-old son, Olin, played a key part in convincing Bill Murray, 74, to have a role in the documentary.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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His life was going nowhere, until his brother Scott dragged him off the couch and convinced Dean to sign up with his acting coach, Bill Esper.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dancing alone in her bedroom won’t satisfy her, especially after Hollywood claims her for a dance competition slash reality TV show.—
Eliana Ramage
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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His Coconut Grove home, as well as his wages as a city commissioner, have both been protected by the courts and cannot be collected to satisfy the judgment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The West Virginia native became the face of female boxing in the mid-1990s, covering Sports Illustrated and helping to bring attention and legitimacy to the sport.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs brought a lot of blitzes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to CNN, Gunter’s mother Danielle extended her gratitude to a Minneapolis police officer who assisted them in getting medical aid immediately after the shooting.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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Crews couldn’t start the cleanup process Tuesday or Wednesday because of rain and unsafe conditions, but the department hoped to get the road back open by Thursday, ITD said in a statement.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Win (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/win%20%28over%29. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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