be convinced
Example Sentences
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Fed officials who voted for no rate hikes would need stronger U.S. jobs numbers and more elevated inflation to be convinced, but the economist doesn’t see such data materializing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
But jurors would have to be convinced of the accused's state of mind at the time.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“It’s a more pragmatic pitch, but eBay still has to be convinced that GameStop’s physical presence would add meaningful value to its business,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
And the more that people exist in algorithmic silos, the more likely they are to be convinced that they have a claim on things they don’t.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
I started to be convinced, uh—you know, very early in the case.
From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose
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