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“His impact was less ideological than attitudinal. He wasn’t convincing the voters to become more conservative, he was convincing them that it was OK for them to vent their anger in an unconventional way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Baritone Carlos Álvarez was convincing as the troubled Diego, trying hard to keep up a macho veneer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

On the first evening, when Stokes hobbled around with what appeared to be a groin problem, his performance was convincing enough to draw concerns he might have done himself a serious mischief.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

The biggest step in Clark’s development, though, was convincing his heart to embrace playing defense.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

The effect was convincing, and Mrs. Drysdale called to the others for help.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan