persuaded

Example Sentences

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When Varadharajan fell ill before a performance, their mother persuaded Ilaiyaraaja to take his place.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Greensill persuaded Japanese tech investor SoftBank to pony up almost $2 billion in capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

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

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Andrew’s mother somehow persuaded the British to release the boys.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis