win over

British

verb

Also: win round. (tr, adverb) to gain the support or consent of (someone)

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win over Idioms

Persuade, gain one's support, as in It won't be easy to win him over to our point of view. [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

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She pitched the Lions into the Division 1 semifinals on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Gardena Grove Pacifica.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Loyola advanced with a 7-6 win over another Mission League team, Chaminade.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In 2007, LeBron James scored 25 straight points for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a double-overtime win over Detroit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The Gunners' 1-0 win over Burnley left them close to ending their 22-year wait for the league crown - and that dream could be realised as early as Tuesday.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

It was there the sweet-talking actor used his charms and talents to win over the man to his cause.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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