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persuasion

[per-swey-zhuhn] / pərˈsweɪ ʒən /




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Crompton said the organisation had "no issue" with anyone from any political persuasion visiting the cafe.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

Notably, plaintiffs don’t have to prove that adultery was involved, as the alienation-of-affection claim covers emotional persuasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

His parents ordered him to stay; Louie was beyond persuasion.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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