to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
tried to get the mayor to let us stage the concert in the town square, but she refused
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
continuously clearing your throat like that is starting to get to me
Kiara learns the story from Rafiki, voiced by John Kani.
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
10 Dec. 2024
The heroine learns of rifts that have opened throughout the kingdom of Hyrule, with citizens being taken through these portals — and Link, who is missing, may be one of them.
Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
The Sazerac Company now owns the brand and produces the bourbon at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Emily, a clever talker, takes easily to the rigorous program and becomes a star student.
Tajja Isen,
The Atlantic,
11 Dec. 2024
As the ties to his past begin to unravel, and his corrupted power grows stronger, Rand becomes increasingly unrecognizable to his closest allies, Moiraine and Egwene.
The suspect departs from the hostel, police say, possibly by bike.
Rachel Dobkin,
Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2024
The full Interconnect Tour departs from Deer Valley Resort in Park City, leading skiers on a traverse along the Wasatch Mountain range with visits to Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird.
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