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persuasion

[per-swey-zhuhn] / pərˈsweɪ ʒən /




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After that, Jade was banished at the final roundtable - partly thanks to Rachel's quiet persuasion to selected other players.

From BBC

The conductor chose one of the least known, the First, to which he and the orchestra brought irresistible persuasion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sheen has used his powers of persuasion to get sponsorship from BBC Studios and Doctor Who production company Bad Wolf for new talent schemes, and creating opportunities for Welsh artists is part to Sheen's plan.

From BBC

These small and persistent acts of persuasion appear to have worked.

From BBC

Off screen, Reiner had a unique ability to connect with people of all persuasions, in various mediums, at the top of their careers or just starting.

From Los Angeles Times