persuasion
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Yun Sun, director of the China program of the Washington-based Stimson Center, said China's reticence was out of character and suspected Iran may have strategically tried to emphasize Beijing's power of persuasion.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
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
My travel agent couldn’t believe what resulted from my powers of persuasion.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
Huntley and Carr were initially reluctant to talk but, after a bit of persuasion, invited me in.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
“Tell me,” he finally commanded after persuasion failed — failed only because I kept my eyes safely away from his face.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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