to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
tried to get the mayor to let us stage the concert in the town square, but she refused
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
continuously clearing your throat like that is starting to get to me
Schar and Duran had stretched for a loose ball and the Newcastle centre-half had slid in to win it, with Duran first catching him on the buttock and then in the small of the back.
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Martin has a habit of catching fire against Boston, famously burying the Celtics early in the 2023 Eastern Conference finals.
In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
That continues the trend of veterinary medicine becoming a predominantly female health profession ever since 2009.
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
And the dream that Forest could possibly secure a return to Europe for the first time in nearly 30 years is becoming more vivid with each passing week.
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