persuaded

Example Sentences

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For the deputy, that success confirmed the effectiveness of a system he had persuaded the department to adopt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The judge said Tate's lawyers had "not persuaded me that there is a real risk of serious prejudice" and that "any trial of these criminal allegations will be many years in the future".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

But this triggered an outcry and authorities were persuaded to approve a privately financed rescue plan proposed by two wealthy entrepreneurs.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

His lawyer filed a lengthy motion that persuaded investigators to drop the warrant, and McCoy moved on with his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“If you could but be persuaded to think no more of it, aunt, and to regard me with kindness and forgiveness——”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë