convince

Example Sentences

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That said, this time around, some strategists raised doubts about whether Trump would be able to convince other parties to the conflict — namely, Israel and Iran — to also de-escalate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

A big reason is psychological: It takes lots of evidence to convince people something unthinkable might be about to happen like major banks collapsing, a pandemic or actual fuel shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Some €10 short, and the check-in desk not accepting pounds sterling, they were able to convince one of the locals to swap a £10 note and they were on their way.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The protagonist's "reaction to this fear is to convince himself that the right thing to do is to say 'yes', instead of resisting."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a feeling I’m familiar with even though I often try to convince myself that my feelings about that aren’t real.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam