persuaded
Example Sentences
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It was here where the league scouts came calling, and Wigan persuaded Boston to turn professional in 1953, forever ending his union dreams in the time of 'sine die' penalties for liaising with league personnel.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
It was Aimee who persuaded him to invest in somewhere more rural before they even married.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
After his time on “Dukes,” Jones was persuaded to run for office, challenging a popular Republican incumbent, Pat Swindall, for his seat representing Georgia in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Gilbert persuaded officials of his plan to revive the city: Instead of wooing office tenants, it would mean attracting young, educated residents with money to spend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
It was my junior year of high school, and Mitra persuaded my parents to let me play hooky for the day.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
