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persuasion

[per-swey-zhuhn] / pərˈsweɪ ʒən /




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As AI takes on more codifiable knowledge work, the premium will shift toward judgment, persuasion and coordination, capabilities that are inherently interpersonal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether owners can get a cap — either by persuasion through the fall and winter, or more likely by canceling games next spring so players go unpaid — remains to be seen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Arsenal manager Arteta praised how "brave" the officials had been to make the decision - and yes, those of a West Ham persuasion said: "Well he would say that wouldn't he?"

From BBC • May 10, 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

Donald Moine, a behavioral psychologist who has written widely on the subject of persuasion, told me to look up Gau because Gau is “mesmerizing.”

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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