win over
phrasal verb
won over; winning over; wins over
: to persuade (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it
They eventually won him over with some persuasive arguments.
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Warriors legend Andre Iguodala, whose jersey was lifted into the rafters after the win over Dallas, played that part as well as anyone.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Davis is 4-0 since the win over Cruz, beating Rolando Romero, Hector Garcia, Ryan Garcia, and most recently Frank Martin via knockout.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
JuJu Watkins followed up her unreal performance in the win over UCLA with another stat-stuffing stunner against Michigan State that included 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Boyle, in his 15th season, picked up his 300th win at Colorado during the win over Northern Colorado, the most in program history.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
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Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Davis is 4-0 since the win over Cruz, beating Rolando Romero, Hector Garcia, Ryan Garcia, and most recently Frank Martin via knockout.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
JuJu Watkins followed up her unreal performance in the win over UCLA with another stat-stuffing stunner against Michigan State that included 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Boyle, in his 15th season, picked up his 300th win at Colorado during the win over Northern Colorado, the most in program history.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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