reason with
phrasal verb
reasoned with; reasoning with; reasons with
: to talk with (someone) in a sensible way in order to try to change that person's thoughts or behavior
They tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.
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Boucher wrapped an arm around Westbrook’s shoulder and leaned in, speaking calmly as Westbrook continued to reason with him.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Churchgoers can be seen either fleeing the sanctuary, sitting frozen in their seats or trying to reason with the intruders.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Churchgoers can be seen either fleeing the sanctuary, sitting frozen in their seats or trying to reason with the intruders.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Absences beyond the 10 days are considered unexcused, except for medical reasons with verification from a medical provider.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Churchgoers can be seen either fleeing the sanctuary, sitting frozen in their seats or trying to reason with the intruders.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Churchgoers can be seen either fleeing the sanctuary, sitting frozen in their seats or trying to reason with the intruders.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Absences beyond the 10 days are considered unexcused, except for medical reasons with verification from a medical provider.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Reason with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reason%20with. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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