persuasion
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The only event that seemed more oriented toward entertainment than persuasion was the log-cutting competition.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
As AI takes on more codifiable knowledge work, the premium will shift toward judgment, persuasion and coordination, capabilities that are inherently interpersonal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Whether owners can get a cap — either by persuasion through the fall and winter, or more likely by canceling games next spring so players go unpaid — remains to be seen.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
He will need to use all his skills of persuasion to win over support outside his own wing of the party, as he plots a course to Downing Street.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Charley is an elderly gentleman of the French persuasion.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
People of all political persuasions should be outraged that this happened—and plenty were—but they should not be surprised.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Their finding confirms what we already know about this year: A lot is riding on this year’s midterms, regardless of political persuasions.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
The staunch Republican was less reticent about his political persuasions and was a guest at President George W Bush's inauguration in 2001.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“Governments of all jurisdictions and political persuasions have massively grown their respective footprints on the economy by substantially lifting spending,” said Stephen Walters, chief economist at Optimal Economics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
But one day when he was pouring out petitions, persuasions, promises, she hesitated.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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