win over
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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Bosnia's second World Cup trip was a success with a draw against Canada in the opener and a win over Qatar that helped the team advance to the knockout round for the first time.
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CBS News,
2 July 2026
Following Croatia’s win over Ghana on Saturday, Clarke and the players learned their fate had been sealed.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
And Mexico ended a 40-year knockout drought in a 2-0 win over Ecuador.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Mogbo recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Charlotte Hornets on April 9, 2025.
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Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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CBS News,
2 July 2026
Following Croatia’s win over Ghana on Saturday, Clarke and the players learned their fate had been sealed.
—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
And Mexico ended a 40-year knockout drought in a 2-0 win over Ecuador.
—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Mogbo recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Charlotte Hornets on April 9, 2025.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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