persuasion
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This isn’t even a mandate, only persuasion and advice.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
Ten years after World War I, a decade during which governments began to mobilize public opinion on an unprecedented scale, Edward Bernays offered “Propaganda,” a remarkably frank guide to mass persuasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The only event that seemed more oriented toward entertainment than persuasion was the log-cutting competition.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
The power of friendship, the power of persuasion.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
These three fellows are the absolute bedrock of written and spoken persuasion.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
People of all political persuasions should be outraged that this happened—and plenty were—but they should not be surprised.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
I have no problem with Hilton campaigning at a Mexican restaurant — it’s a political trope practiced by candidates of all persuasions.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Their finding confirms what we already know about this year: A lot is riding on this year’s midterms, regardless of political persuasions.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
A challenge for politicians of all persuasions between now and 7 May will be to demonstrate that the devolved institutions they hope to run do, and should, matter.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
But one day when he was pouring out petitions, persuasions, promises, she hesitated.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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