power(s) of persuasion

noun phrase

: ability to persuade people

She used her powers of persuasion to convince them to buy the house.

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Students who rise to the highest level—given the title of Poets—join a secretive, dangerous society that can shape the world through their powers of persuasion. —

Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024 Ironically, this is followed by Venus’ dazzling debut in your sign on Dec. 7, heightening your charisma and powers of persuasion while enlightening you with insight and perspective on your romantic expression. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 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. —

Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024 Mercury enters Sagittarius, sharpening your powers of persuasion. —

USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for power(s) of persuasion

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