persuade
verb (used with object)
to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging.
will be persuading
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future progressiveof persuade.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps the biggest challenge will be persuading people to use concrete made with diapers.
From NewsForKids.net ● Jun. 1, 2023
A bigger challenge will be persuading or compelling private companies to step up their game in warding off attacks.
From Slate ● May 10, 2021
One challenge will be persuading governments to commit to share more information on hydrology.
From Reuters ● Oct. 29, 2019
For Mr. Niccol, the challenge will be persuading a customer base trained to rarely deviate from its favorite orders to try new things.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2018
Even if it proves technically feasible, the challenge will be persuading officials at the highest levels of government to approve the park, Brown and Fanestil say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2017
