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wins over

VERB

influence, persuade

Synonyms

WEAK

allure argue into attract bring around carry charm convert convince disarm draw get induce overcome prevail upon prompt slay sway talk into wow

Antonyms

WEAK

disenchant turn off

Example Sentences

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Drawing parallels between the two leaders' electoral wins over entrenched nationalist, authoritarian leaders, Magyar said his host in Warsaw "was also faced with similar problems".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The launch Thursday builds on a series of product announcements and regulatory wins over the last few years.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

DR Congo and Iraq booked their place with wins over Jamaica and Bolivia respectively.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

While wins over Demsey McKean and Whyte were impressive, the general consensus is Itauma still needs to prove he can swim in deep waters.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

They snuggled together, and before the scene where Commander Calvados wins over the respect of the crew by piloting the ship through a black hole, they’d both fallen asleep.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman