persuasion

Example Sentences

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It was for similar reasons that cardinals of different persuasions were thought to have coalesced around him at conclave.

From BBC

Lang’s spare musical style of friendly persuasion obviously suits his beautiful text.

From Los Angeles Times

He keeps the GOP in line not through persuasion and horse-trading but by threats ranging from backing primary challenges to the implicit fear of violence.

From Salon

Fifty food vendors span the diverse offerings of L.A.’s food scene, both of the brick and mortar and truck persuasion.

From Los Angeles Times

Members of Congress — seemingly of all philosophies, persuasions and wings of the party — delivered that message in town halls, interviews, op-eds and on social media.

From Salon