Example Sentences

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That failure, occurring on the very day New York luminaries were holding a banquet in Field’s honor, might have convinced many entrepreneurs to try a different line of business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Carrick's experience at United both as a player and coach are understood to have convinced the club's hierarchy that he is the safe pair of hands they need over the coming months.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

In some cases, adult children have convinced elderly or ailing parents to add them as an authorized signer on a bank account, instead adding themselves as co-owners.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Instead, they seem to have convinced even themselves that the president is on their side, and simply doesn’t fully understand their cause.

From Slate • Sep. 4, 2025

He thought he might have convinced Luxa—she didn’t have a very high opinion of him, anyway—but Vikus was more persistent.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins