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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Brunson’s 10th such performance came in Thursday’s Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, when his 32 points and five assists helped lead the Knicks to a 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
In Thursday’s win over the Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot broke the all-time franchise scoring record, a title previously held by her wife, Allie Quigley.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Świątek’s forehand looked especially potent in her straight-sets win over world No. 60 Jaqueline Cristian, with their match taking place in the heat of the day.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Plant returned to action in September 2024, capturing the vacant interim WBA super middleweight belt with a knockout win over Trevor McCumby.
Armando Resendiz (15-2, 11 KOs) opened his career with 12 straight wins.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
In Thursday’s win over the Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot broke the all-time franchise scoring record, a title previously held by her wife, Allie Quigley.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Świątek’s forehand looked especially potent in her straight-sets win over world No. 60 Jaqueline Cristian, with their match taking place in the heat of the day.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Plant returned to action in September 2024, capturing the vacant interim WBA super middleweight belt with a knockout win over Trevor McCumby.
Armando Resendiz (15-2, 11 KOs) opened his career with 12 straight wins.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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