persuasion
Example Sentences
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The staunch Republican was less reticent about his political persuasions and was a guest at President George W Bush's inauguration in 2001.
From BBC
The fandom transcends nationality, religion, age and political persuasion, she said.
From Los Angeles Times
Sitrick writes that if gentle persuasion doesn’t work to convince Ferguson to retract her statement, then “we need to turn up the heat even to the point of sending her a draft defamation lawsuit.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Governments of all jurisdictions and political persuasions have massively grown their respective footprints on the economy by substantially lifting spending,” said Stephen Walters, chief economist at Optimal Economics.
After that, Jade was banished at the final roundtable - partly thanks to Rachel's quiet persuasion to selected other players.
From BBC
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