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wins over

VERB

influence, persuade

Synonyms

WEAK

allure argue into attract bring around carry charm convert convince disarm draw get induce overcome prevail upon prompt slay sway talk into wow

Antonyms

WEAK

disenchant turn off

Example Sentences

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Like Magritte's artwork, the Red Devils' qualifying campaign for the tournament certainly subverted expectations at times, with 6-0 wins over Liechtenstein and Kazakhstan sandwiched between draws against North Macedonia and Kazakhstan.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The baseball team is certainly showing passion and commitment this season with a 14-0 record, including wins over North Hollywood and Culver City.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The launch Thursday builds on a series of product announcements and regulatory wins over the last few years.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

While wins over Demsey McKean and Whyte were impressive, the general consensus is Itauma still needs to prove he can swim in deep waters.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

They snuggled together, and before the scene where Commander Calvados wins over the respect of the crew by piloting the ship through a black hole, they’d both fallen asleep.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman