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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]

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The consumer-products giants is working “harder than we’ve had to in a long time” to win over shoppers, its CFO says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Only evidence will win over every doubter within Rangers' support, who have also lamented the lack of a figurehead during a tumultuous period of managerial upheaval.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

There were concerns about the chain’s ability to win over younger consumers, after serving an older generation for decades.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

His split-decision win over Ngannou in 2023 also came after he was knocked down by the MMA star.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

The royal procession gave her a chance to honor an ancient rite, which helped her win over the priests and landholders.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

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