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persuasion

[per-swey-zhuhn] / pərˈsweɪ ʒən /




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The power of friendship, the power of persuasion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

She is backing Burnham, and it will be interesting to see if other ministers of her persuasion follow her lead.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Notably, plaintiffs don’t have to prove that adultery was involved, as the alienation-of-affection claim covers emotional persuasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

It reflects a movement that has, to a significant degree, abandoned the project of persuasion in favor of the consolidation of identity.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Piper’s power of persuasion had, for once, done absolutely no good.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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