had persuaded
- past perfect of persuade.
Example Sentences
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Weirdly, he had persuaded Stein to translate the speeches of Philippe Pétain, the leader of the collaborationist Vichy regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
His father had persuaded him to surrender, officials said.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
Afterwards, the prime minister wouldn’t be drawn on whether he had persuaded the president to change his mind.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
He had persuaded the F.B.I. to stop using the terms Mafia and Cosa Nostra in its news releases.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
Undoubtedly Elinor had persuaded her to do that because she didn't trust him and because Meggie had refused to give Inkheart back to her.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
