convince
verb (used with object)
to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action.
were convincing
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past progressiveof convince.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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One MP, who did not wish to be named, said the triple lock would not be dropped anytime soon, even though there were convincing arguments for doing so.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2025
The results were convincing to Zimmerman, though: bipolar is frequently misdiagnosed.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2024
But the Rileys, who had anticipated that response, were convincing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
“Remember when we were in The New York Times cafeteria and you were convincing me to give journalism a shot for another few years and not give up just yet?”
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2023
Burger's lies were convincing, and Heinck and Quirin believed him.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
