persuade

Example Sentences

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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 Literature

But the pace is ultimately set by food corporations and consumer brands, whose business depends on persuading us that what we already eat is due for an upgrade.

From Salon

He must now articulate a credible plan for getting it down and persuading the 12-member Federal Open Market Committee to agree.

From The Wall Street Journal

As such, Warsh will have to do the hard work of persuading other members to be successful, economists say.

From MarketWatch

Some joined the Russian military in search of a better life or to escape their home countries, while others were persuaded by Russia's war aims.

From Barron's