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persuasion

[per-swey-zhuhn] / pərˈsweɪ ʒən /




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Nearly 14 years younger than Musk, who was born in June of 1971, Altman was said to be impressed by the Tesla chief's powers of persuasion.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

It reflects a movement that has, to a significant degree, abandoned the project of persuasion in favor of the consolidation of identity.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

It makes compromise difficult and disagreement suspect, shifting the goal from persuasion to affirmation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Huntley and Carr were initially reluctant to talk but, after a bit of persuasion, invited me in.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Piper’s power of persuasion had, for once, done absolutely no good.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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