persuasion

Example Sentences

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That approach lowers the stakes of confrontation but reinforces the idea that the primary goal is expression rather than persuasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

My travel agent couldn’t believe what resulted from my powers of persuasion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

"Support must come through dialogue and persuasion, never through pressure or attacks among allies," said Jair Bolsonaro.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Sheen has used his powers of persuasion to get sponsorship from BBC Studios and Doctor Who production company Bad Wolf for new talent schemes, and creating opportunities for Welsh artists is part to Sheen's plan.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Whatever accounted for the unnatural stasis that had kept her a child for fifteen years, it was beyond the reach of reason or persuasion.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor