as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around
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Recent Examples of bring around
That suggests that this is pre-cleared, so to speak: Most everyone with power who would be able to say no has already been consulted and brought around to a yes.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
The exhibition, slated for October 2025, could bring around 10,000 to 12,000 attendees, based on recent numbers for the San Francisco events.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024
Swift’s endorsement post of the Democratic candidates brought around 400,000 people to the Vote.gov registration website in the following days.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2024
Her presence dictates the seasons as Demeter brings around the harvest when her daughter is with her.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
The exhibition, slated for October 2025, could bring around 10,000 to 12,000 attendees, based on recent numbers for the San Francisco events.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024
Swift’s endorsement post of the Democratic candidates brought around 400,000 people to the Vote.gov registration website in the following days.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2024
Her presence dictates the seasons as Demeter brings around the harvest when her daughter is with her.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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Even worse, Gi-hun could not convince his fellow players to vote to leave the games despite the bloodshed, leaving our hero with only one more option.Glamour, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
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Such stories in the book, How to Build a Legacy to Die For, convince the readers effortlessly that a positive legacy is possible, regardless of past mistakes.Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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He was released on bail in 2013 after his appellate lawyer, Hubert J. Santos, persuaded a judge during an extended habeas corpus trial that Skakel had been convicted because his trial lawyer, Mickey Sherman, presented the jury with an inexplicably deficient defense.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps Miller can be persuaded to consider a Furiosa spinoff prestige series for HBO, where the budget goes further and can tell a bigger story set in the aftermath of Fury Road.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Federal officials said the company must still satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before the loan is funded.Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Whether your giftee is a devout Salt & Straw follower or new to the beloved ice cream shop, this frosty gift is sure to satisfy their sweet cravings.Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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While much of the work is already underway, Gordon encouraged those able to continue to donate to help bring the project to fruition.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
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Saturday brought a small flurry of transactions, as the Guardians and Diamondbacks made a trade and Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana found 2025 homes.Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Elko’s not the type to get excited about early October standings.David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $17.99 a month.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Bring around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20around. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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