- present participle of persuade.
persuading
Example Sentences
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One of the most talked about young players in England's academy system, director of football Jason Wilcox was personally involved in persuading Gabriel to remain at United last summer.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said persuading Congress to allocate more funds to refill the SPR is an uphill battle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
But the 62-year-old, known for his role in persuading Britons to leave the European Union, is now the subject of intense scrutiny over the alleged non-disclosure of gifts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
When Becket was founded, among its challenges was persuading donors and defenders of religious liberty that as a movement they had to defend more than the rights of their own respective groups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“He’s got no chance of persuading Snape,” said Harry, the moment Slughorn was out of earshot.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
