persuade

Example Sentences

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But at least they made an attempt, however fatuous, to persuade the American people and the country’s international allies that there was a reason for doing so.

From Salon

Your stepmother appears to have persuaded you not to exercise your legal right — in this case, contesting probate — and then refusing payment.

From MarketWatch

This time though, instead of administering jabs, they were being deployed to persuade people to have them.

From BBC

Also, Warsh may be able to persuade his colleagues that productivity gains are pushing prices lower than traditional models capture.

From Barron's

Warsh needs to persuade them that a smaller balance sheet isn’t a step backward, but a return to a more disciplined and resilient operating framework.

From Barron's