persuaded

Example Sentences

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If he could be persuaded to lead West Ham's attempt to return to the Premier League at the first attempt, it would represent a major coup.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

For the deputy, that success confirmed the effectiveness of a system he had persuaded the department to adopt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Malone persuaded several cable operators to join him in investing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Earlier in his career, he persuaded five small towns to incorporate.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Missing from the paintings, though, is the most important moment of all, the moment when one person was persuaded to put their trust in another.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton