Example Sentences

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When Varadharajan fell ill before a performance, their mother persuaded Ilaiyaraaja to take his place.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

When she got pregnant with her second child, she persuaded her husband, a New York City native, to move to Hudson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

For the deputy, that success confirmed the effectiveness of a system he had persuaded the department to adopt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Over time, Lee persuaded his dad to update the washing tunnel and add a second vacuum line to handle more cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Mother said I was the only one who could calm him, and I persuaded myself that that was true.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover