winning over

Example Sentences

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Wembanyama was rightly kicked out of the game, which Minnesota wound up winning over Wemby’s shorthanded San Antonio Spurs to even the series at 2-2.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The Conservatives have also lost ground while Reform UK had a good night, winning over 350 council seats and gaining control of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Havering.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But controlling an animal’s food supply is an effective way of winning over its trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

CEO Chris Kempczinski says more people are visiting because of a price-reduction strategy that is winning over the business of lower income customers.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Command or no, the men would never follow him if both Aeron and Dagmer opposed him, and he had no hope of winning over the sour-faced priest.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin