persuasion

Example Sentences

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That approach lowers the stakes of confrontation but reinforces the idea that the primary goal is expression rather than persuasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

America has to find a way to restart diplomacy, using soft power and persuasion more often than the blunt force of tariffs or threat of conflict with key partners.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

But the Fed chair governs by persuasion, not decree.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

After that, Jade was banished at the final roundtable - partly thanks to Rachel's quiet persuasion to selected other players.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

If he could not exert his great powers of persuasion directly, he could at least attempt to do so indirectly.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson