persuasion

Example Sentences

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America has to find a way to restart diplomacy, using soft power and persuasion more often than the blunt force of tariffs or threat of conflict with key partners.

From MarketWatch

My travel agent couldn’t believe what resulted from my powers of persuasion.

From MarketWatch

A challenge for politicians of all persuasions between now and 7 May will be to demonstrate that the devolved institutions they hope to run do, and should, matter.

From BBC

Grimes had spent years in front of American audiences; he knew a bit about persuasion and performance.

From Literature

But the Fed chair governs by persuasion, not decree.

From Barron's