persuaded
Example Sentences
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But, in 1974, he suffered a blow after being persuaded to invest in a Canadian company which claimed to have developed a process to cut carbon emissions.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Last spring, advocates persuaded council members to pursue a ballot measure that would double the parks allocation over four years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
His disarmament initiative has persuaded some militant groups to cooperate in the hope of having sanctions lifted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
That’s right: Oprah Winfrey persuaded her followers to buy a cylindrical glass container holding paper and air, for $45.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
He easily persuaded her father to allow her to go back with him, and she herself was happy beyond words at the prospect.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
