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.
After some persuasion, the Walker had returned the rest of their weapons, and sent them on their way.
From Literature
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
My travel agent couldn’t believe what resulted from my powers of persuasion.
From MarketWatch
A challenge for politicians of all persuasions between now and 7 May will be to demonstrate that the devolved institutions they hope to run do, and should, matter.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
