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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the suffragists' gradual persuasion of the American people that voting rights had to be extended to women
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as in religion
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
debating theology with someone of a different persuasion
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as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
he's of the persuasion that everything that happens in this world is part of a divine plan
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as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
there was an inherent persuasion in his sonorous voice that made listeners put aside any misgivings about his message
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Recent Examples of persuasion
The Michigan Republican will be moving into the actual office that his great-grandfather worked out of nearly a century ago, thanks to a lucky lottery draw and the powers of persuasion.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Debate around the contentious bill, which will continue to be discussed in Parliament in the run up to the vote, has prompted an uncommon outpouring of politicians’ emotions and moral persuasions in a political system where voting usually happens along party lines.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
This millennia-old method is used by elite performers of all persuasions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Regardless of our politics, persuasion or differences, each of us is worthy of compassion and kindness to make life and this world a better place.
—Gerry Tucker, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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There are so many fascinating takes in this film, including their views on religion and SNL (the parodies bothered them because they were never invited on the show).Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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Venus will conjunct Saturn in Pisces — shaking your expansive ninth house of adventure, wisdom and belief systems — presenting you with a chance to harness your intuition and emotional intelligence to create a practical plan.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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The justice came to a new view: The government’s argument that Ali’s religion was racist was a misrepresentation of the fighter’s true beliefs.Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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The conversion, which can be completed in a single day, boosts fuel efficiency from 17 mpg to 33 mpg.Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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In the end, a partnership is successful because of the leads and conversions your partners generate.Henry McIntosh, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ironically, Spencer left the band after Kiln House to move to America and join a religious cult, the Children of God.Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Rizzoli The Cartier Tank Watch The Cartier Tank is perhaps one of the most iconic watches ever created and has rightfully earned a cult following.Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Oscar voters — many of whom live in Southern California — are getting a bit more time to register their opinions due to Los Angeles wildfires.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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In its detailed analysis of the topic, the board cited numerous past board rulings and Supreme Court decisions that say that employers have the right to express their opinions about unions and unionization, but not to compel employees to listen.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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This was not out of choice: After his capture and before his execution, Höss was ordered to write his memoir, giving an insight into the workings of a mind that was both ordinary and chillingly evil.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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Substack When people think of Substack, the publishing platform that hosts some of the biggest and highest-paying newsletters of the day, front-facing, short-form video content doesn’t necessarily come to mind.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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In the past decade, the agency lost most of its agents in the country after they were discovered by Chinese authorities.Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, for businesses, the program can help in maintaining good standing with regulatory authorities, which is crucial for operational continuity and reputation management.Jessica Ledingham, J.D., LL.M., Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Many voters had a negative view of President Joe Biden's handling of inflation, while polls showed Donald Trump held a solid lead on the economy throughout the campaign before winning the election over Vice President Kamala Harris.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Attributes like property type, business characteristics, industry composition and surrounding risk factors can provide a comprehensive view of a location’s risk profile.Geoff Michener, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Persuasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasion. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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