had convinced
- past perfect of convince.
Example Sentences
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But anxieties about growing diversity and rising indifference had convinced many Americans of the need to enshrine Christianity in the Constitution.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
Their work on machine learning and intelligence had convinced them that AI could solve the problems of self-driving systems being developed at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
After just three days in the Dales, I clearly understood why no amount of money or fame had convinced Herriot and his family to leave.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
She denied telling Madison's mother she was a nurse and also denied suggestions she had "convinced her" the prone position was appropriate.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Now she saw it for the joke it was—a tiny square of dirt that had convinced her she owned something.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
