persuade
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Austerity is rarely popular, so Milei must persuade voters of its necessity before they feel its benefits—a task that depends heavily on maintaining public trust in his government.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
But more happened behind the scenes, like the meeting that helped persuade Barr to hold the line.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
There aren’t many tools for HIV patient advocates to persuade Gilead to allow broader international distribution of lenacapavir.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
I’m not here to persuade you to fly if it frightens you that much.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
It was luck, and the persistence of Crandell, Mullineaux, Johnston, Malone, and those with them to persuade the public to stay as far back as it had.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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