as in convinced
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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But if you're not convinced yet, check out even more info on Trade's website or browse some of the bestselling subscription plans below to get started.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
8 June 2026 -
But the locals on the island are convinced the town is cursed, and don’t necessarily approve of bringing tourists into the mix.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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That’s because people could be persuaded to sell shares off to wealthy investors for a quicker payout, rather than holding on to them and letting their wealth compound.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Amanda defended Cady when he was charged with the murder of his wife and unborn child, and ultimately persuaded him to take a plea deal.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 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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The book satisfied the second prong.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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According to Oliveira, onlookers were amazed by the size of the shark as it was brought closer to shore.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Although Edeme never claimed to have invented the technique, she has widely been credited as the person who brought the style back into the fore.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Root got a strike past Babe, and did those Cub bench jockeys holler and hiss!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The moment came in the fifth inning when Freeland got Milwaukee third baseman Luis Rengifo to fly out to deep center field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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“Won (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/won%20%28over%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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