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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Flower Mound Marcus’ girls team rose two spots in the 6A ranking after a win over Coppell and a draw with Tyler Legacy.
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Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Coach Snoop not only introduces you to kids who will win over your heart but also showcases a more serious, sincere side of the artist than we’re used to seeing.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Seguin rips Burleson, remains fourth in 8-5A Zoderick Green paced Arlington Seguin with 17 points as the Cougars held on to fourth place in District 8-5A with a 69-42 win over Burleson.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
In Saturday’s 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, the Loons moved center back Jefferson Diaz out wide to right back.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
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Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Coach Snoop not only introduces you to kids who will win over your heart but also showcases a more serious, sincere side of the artist than we’re used to seeing.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Seguin rips Burleson, remains fourth in 8-5A Zoderick Green paced Arlington Seguin with 17 points as the Cougars held on to fourth place in District 8-5A with a 69-42 win over Burleson.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
In Saturday’s 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, the Loons moved center back Jefferson Diaz out wide to right back.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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