persuasion

Example Sentences

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Grimes had spent years in front of American audiences; he knew a bit about persuasion and performance.

From Literature

But the Fed chair governs by persuasion, not decree.

From Barron's

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

The fandom transcends nationality, religion, age and political persuasion, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Sitrick writes that if gentle persuasion doesn’t work to convince Ferguson to retract her statement, then “we need to turn up the heat even to the point of sending her a draft defamation lawsuit.”

From Los Angeles Times