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Even if the prime minister suddenly developed the silky charm and persuasiveness of George Clooney, or the bombastic nature of Piers Morgan, the question becomes, what is the story he wants to tell?

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

How he chose to do that has become legendary among constitutional law professors for its lack of persuasiveness.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2025

The late Richard Nixon shouldn't expect to come off well in these histories, but neither do John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, the latter of whom was especially susceptible to Gen. William Westmoreland’s persuasiveness.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025

The focus group discussion participants said they would consider qualities such as balance, comprehensiveness, persuasiveness and objectivity of media organisations when assessing their ability to create quality content.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

Piper charged her voice with all the persuasiveness she could muster.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan