persuading

Example Sentences

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And how did Young go about persuading his peers?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

These parties all have different takes on who deserves praise for persuading the US president to make special arrangements for Scotch.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

In many cases, Alvendia bypassed that process by persuading states to earmark money for Star Academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Theatre Obscura may face challenges, namely persuading potential guests that “The Pit and the Pendulum” is more than simply a live reading with audio effects.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Suppose you could go back into the past and change it—by persuading Queen Isabella not to support Christopher Columbus, for example.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan