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convince

[kuhn-vins] / kənˈvɪns /


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ServiceNow’s mixed third-quarter results on Wednesday weren’t enough to convince investors of its artificial-intelligence momentum.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

Credibility with investors requires not just that Budget maths add up on Wednesday, but also belief that growth plans are realistic, and the perception that Downing Street can actually convince MPs to pass its Budget.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

In 1965, she recruited two Black cheerleaders, having worked to convince Schramm to let her integrate her troupe, long before many other institutions in the city.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

But that was not enough to convince Iris Yang, who attended a free preview screening of the film on Thursday for acquaintances of the production team and industry workers.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

While Jonah tries to convince Maverick to pee, I go inside and sit with Gran.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Brom convinces Ichabod that this spectral rider lies in wait for nighttime travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

When she nearly miscarries, he convinces her to marry him and move to his company’s sponsored enclave that’s popping with pregnant women like her.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

Looking toward Manhattan from beneath the Williamsburg Bridge, Nick convinces Sam that New York is where he ought to stay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Once the victim is hooked, the scammer finally convinces victims to open an account on the “investment platform.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

The guidance counselor convinces them I need a reward—a chew toy or something.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

But the Corrals also said they weren’t convinced that returning the former sheriff to office was the solution.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

On the night of the incident, he tried to persuade her to come out for the evening and when she said no, he convinced her to let him come to her home.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Campbell’s convinced grocers to give it the retail Holy Grail—space on store shelves to sell gluten-free Goldfish alongside its regular varieties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

His suspicions about her arise after he’s injured in a car accident and becomes convinced that she looks slightly different post-crash.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

And then, somehow, it seems we really have convinced everyone that we are who we say we are, and we’re on a train, seated together in a small compartment, on our way to Dordrecht.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Take a You Can See Everything Rorschach test: Everyone in the Elizabeth Holmes documentary is playing a character, but only one performer is utterly convincing.

From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026

Most observers are saying that Lula’s campaign successfully doubled down on voter turnout, convincing many of the 33 million people who did not vote in the first round to show up for the runoff.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

The convincing upset victory in Sunday's vote follows nearly two years of anti-government protests, ending 14 years in power for Vucic's party.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

Chuck Close crafted a spectral self-portrait that almost appears like you’re looking at it through 3-D glasses, so convincing is its illusion of depth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

He is plausible, convincing, likable, and far and away the most wily, subtle, and shrewd of all the inhabitants of Asgard.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman


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