as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
there's a certain suasiveness in her imposing looks and demeanor that gives her an advantage as a trial lawyer
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Noun
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Nigh allegedly fired two rounds at three deputies, none of whom were struck, authorities said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025 -
The local tourism authority announced last year that the next installment would be shot in and around Bangkok and Phuket, in addition to Ko Samui.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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Amidst these challenges, ‘Vallejo’ shines a light on the resilience of young athletes who find solace and strength on the baseball field.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Its strength also has to do with the water under the ice and the distribution of the load on the ice, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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After all, the validity of the Mountain West’s exit fees are facing legal scrutiny.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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There’s not as much acknowledgment of the validity and seriousness of grieving the loss of a relationship.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Suasiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suasiveness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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