persuasion
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Ten years after World War I, a decade during which governments began to mobilize public opinion on an unprecedented scale, Edward Bernays offered “Propaganda,” a remarkably frank guide to mass persuasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
He gains flexibility at the price of public persuasion and strategic coherence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The only event that seemed more oriented toward entertainment than persuasion was the log-cutting competition.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
The power of friendship, the power of persuasion.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
Hazel felt willing enough, but Fiver needed persuasion.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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
“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
Indeed, the Grammys ballot has long featured separate categories for traditional blues and contemporary blues and for R&B of the traditional and progressive persuasions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025
No persuasions or enticements could overcome her fear, till, the fact coming to Mr. Laurence’s ear in some mysterious way, he set about mending matters.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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