persuaded

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors also persuaded a jury to convict Left on charges related to long positions in stocks including Nvidia that he said others should buy but then quickly exited after their prices rose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Talks have been ongoing over the Canadian Grand Prix weekend and there is still optimism that sufficient manufacturers opposing the change can be persuaded to change their minds for the move to be voted through.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

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

Earlier in his career, he persuaded five small towns to incorporate.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

But Lilya and Katya persuaded their commander in the 9th Guards to let them stay.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein