persuaded

Example Sentences

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But opponents, led by a group in Abersoch, successfully persuaded the High Court that reports had "significantly misled members" when the policy was presented to cabinet.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Friends in Cleveland persuaded them to check out the Hudson area, where they fell in love with the green countryside and the small-town life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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

That was most often the boys’ job, but she had persuaded the rice chief she could do it.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich