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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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Mexico is unbeaten in eight games this year, including wins over World Cup qualifiers Panama, Ghana and Australia and draws with Belgium and Portugal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The buzz: Turkey could be one of the surprise teams in the tournament after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 2002 with a pair of 1-0 wins over Romania and Kosovo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Back at the ground and on a wall next to the Railway Stand are pictures celebrating Port Vale's past triumphs, including the Football League Trophy final wins over Stockport in 1993 and Brentford in 2001.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

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