persuaded

Example Sentences

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In 1982, a Kuwaiti sheikh came onto the pitch and persuaded the referee to cancel a goal.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

Wright's quiet authority and thirst for hard work were some of the qualities that persuaded Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder to bring the centre back to Bramall Lane in 2016.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

She’d always wanted to learn archery, since she was a kid growing up in rural Washington, and she persuaded him to give her a lesson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

He said that Warsh and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have persuaded Trump that the best way to lower borrowing costs is to talk tough on inflation and even raise the short-term fed-funds rate if necessary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

If she were persuaded to help, she could make Jason able to conquer the bulls and the dragon-teeth men.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton