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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Despite the challenge, the Orioles have gone 14-11 in June with series wins over the Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Yankees.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
Georgia’s 2-0 win over Portugal in their final group match drew people out onto the streets, waving national flags from car windows and letting off fireworks.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2024
The scene after Florida’s 2-1, series-clinching Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday became euphoric as Barkov received the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and made his lap around the Amerant Bank Arena ice.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024
Portugal had already qualified for the knockout stages with wins over Czech Republic and Turkey and was looking to become just the second team after Spain to win all three group games at Euro 2024.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 26 June 2024
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Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
Georgia’s 2-0 win over Portugal in their final group match drew people out onto the streets, waving national flags from car windows and letting off fireworks.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2024
The scene after Florida’s 2-1, series-clinching Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday became euphoric as Barkov received the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and made his lap around the Amerant Bank Arena ice.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024
Portugal had already qualified for the knockout stages with wins over Czech Republic and Turkey and was looking to become just the second team after Spain to win all three group games at Euro 2024.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 26 June 2024
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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