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persuade

[per-sweyd] / pərˈsweɪd /


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"Matryoshka's impact is driven more by public perception than by its ability to persuade audiences online. It's a perception hack."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Those dueling benedictions point to the challenge ahead for Warsh, who is inheriting a burgeoning inflation problem that could make it difficult to persuade his new colleagues that the low rates Trump wants are advisable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

What can I do to persuade them to keep these stocks?

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, forecasts of plentiful sunshine may persuade many Southern Californians to strip down to their bathing suits — but researchers are warning of unsanitary waters at some local beaches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Her mother had begun trying to persuade her father to move south, but business was still decent.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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