win over
phrasal verb
won over; winning over; wins over
: to persuade (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it
They eventually won him over with some persuasive arguments.
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The rally was one of McCormick's final chances to win over voters in a three-way race against Republican nominee Mike Braun and Libertarian Donald Rainwater that has intensified in the final stretch.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
Still, Vandy -- which has not lost a single game by more than four points this year -- feels like a lock to keep this game respectable, if not pull off another upset to go with its wins over Virginia Tech as a 13.5-point dog and Bama as a 22.5-point 'dog.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
McConkey helped Georgia to two national championships, catching five passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns in the Bulldog’s blowout title win over Texas Christian in 2022 in SoFi Stadium.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Denver wide receiver Courtland Sutton is hoping to build on his best performance of the season, totaling 100 yards on eight catches in the win over the Panthers.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
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Killian Baarlaer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
Still, Vandy -- which has not lost a single game by more than four points this year -- feels like a lock to keep this game respectable, if not pull off another upset to go with its wins over Virginia Tech as a 13.5-point dog and Bama as a 22.5-point 'dog.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
McConkey helped Georgia to two national championships, catching five passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns in the Bulldog’s blowout title win over Texas Christian in 2022 in SoFi Stadium.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Denver wide receiver Courtland Sutton is hoping to build on his best performance of the season, totaling 100 yards on eight catches in the win over the Panthers.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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