persuading

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Oil prices were edging down early on Tuesday as President Donald Trump appeared to succeed in persuading Israel and Iran to pause fighting.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Oil prices were edging down early on Tuesday as President Donald Trump appeared to succeed in persuading Israel and Iran to pause fighting.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A priority for Puzder in recent months has been persuading skeptical EU lawmakers to complete tariff cuts for American industrial goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Police and local officials later intervened, persuading Munda to return the remains to the burial ground and assuring him his request would be addressed.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Unless, it suddenly occurred to me—and here was an arresting notion—unless persuading yourself that you are not confused is merely a cruel, early symptom of confusion.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson