persuade

Example Sentences

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That should mean no more "endless phone calls" where they try to persuade you to stay a little longer.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Lawyers for the companies have already vowed to appeal, insisting that they can persuade higher courts to nix these awards as a misapplication of the law.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

She laid blame on social media, saying the internet was a "breeding ground" that made it possible for major powers to persuade people to "engage in espionage and spread propaganda" in exchange for payment.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“He could persuade the networks to take a risk on something risky.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Lainie attempts to persuade Tara to join her for an extended holiday in Italy, but she refuses.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern