persuaded

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Prosecutors also persuaded a jury to convict Left on charges related to long positions in stocks including Nvidia that he said others should buy but then quickly exited after their prices rose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Magistrates were persuaded to delay the hearing until Monday.

From BBC • May 18, 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

The State called Dr. Seger, who persuaded the jury that there was nothing mentally wrong with George, even as he continuously spit in a cup and made loud clucking noises throughout the trial.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson