as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum
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For Schottenheimer to have a prayer to succeed, his first priority will not be to convince the players to follow his direction, and wishes, but his boss.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025 -
There's no telling yet if Trump's plan can set up a better version of Project Texas or convince China to sign off on a TikTok sale.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s self-assuredness in his ability to persuade and coerce a new Axis of Evil is a major perceptional error.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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Just two Republican senators — Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — voted against advancing Hegseth’s nomination; Democrats are still seeking to persuade others to join them for the final vote, citing accusations about his conduct.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Ah, the foot mask that launched a thousand gross, yet oddly satisfying videos.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Talk (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20%28into%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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