prevailed upon
Example Sentences
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He adopted it last year after his daughter prevailed upon him through the writings of Holocaust survivor and lawyer Raphael Lemkin, credited with coining the term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
In recent months, lawmakers, business groups, cross-border mayors and some travelers have prevailed upon Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ease the restrictions, arguing that he was taking a far-too-cautious approach.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2021
After persuading her younger brother, Sen. Ted Kennedy, that she wanted to continue the family tradition of public service, he prevailed upon President Clinton to appoint her to the post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2020
Nine months remained before the regiment would set sail, and during this time he once more prevailed upon his mother to use her influence with those in power.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2019
Bill finally was prevailed upon to dress in his new outfit.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
