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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He was presented to fans before the 3-2 friendly win over Newcastle United there, and received a rapturous ovation.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 July 2025
She's been sidelined since an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
However, her work behind bars could indicate an attempt to win over her fellow inmates’ favor while leveraging her educational background, according to Aronberg.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Under Blakeslee's direction, Athleta partnered with high-profile athletes such as swimmer Katie Ledecky and WNBA star Kate Martin, and won over new shoppers with different types of products.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 29 July 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 July 2025
She's been sidelined since an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
However, her work behind bars could indicate an attempt to win over her fellow inmates’ favor while leveraging her educational background, according to Aronberg.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Under Blakeslee's direction, Athleta partnered with high-profile athletes such as swimmer Katie Ledecky and WNBA star Kate Martin, and won over new shoppers with different types of products.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 29 July 2025
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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