persuaded

Example Sentences

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When Varadharajan fell ill before a performance, their mother persuaded Ilaiyaraaja to take his place.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

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

Alarmed, the Incorrigible children persuaded him to sit down.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood