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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With three games left in the regular season, Jefferson said the focus is on replicating the postseason-like efforts they gave in consecutive wins over the Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times

Donovan Dent finally looked like someone who could carry a team while leading the Bruins to the win over Arizona State.

From Los Angeles Times

That will depend on the defending NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles, who can wrap up their division with a win over the lowly Washington Commanders on Saturday.

From Barron's

The win over Mike Tyson generated headlines; the reality was a 58-year-old whose best nights belong to another century.

From BBC

The Ellison family has vowed to backstop the whole $40.7 billion equity commitment, crucial to winning over the Warner board and shareholders that the deal would close.

From The Wall Street Journal

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