as in convinced
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around
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Recent Examples of brought around
After the trial, it was rumored that the jury had initially been split 9-3 for acquittal, and that the minority was brought around by the expert testimony.
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Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The initial move brought around 35 brands to Mexico for the first time, including Isima by Shakira, Peach & Lily, Orebella, Ulta Beauty Collection, Morphe, Bubble, about-face, Ouai, Half Magic and Kitsch.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
McMann and Ferrara said the macroeconomic environment has brought around a unique opportunity to invest in technologies to empower the future of work.
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Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Concern for their rising electricity bills brought around 100 people to a public hearing in Lawrence over AES's proposal to increase costs further.
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Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
The military offensive has also brought around half-a-million protesters out onto the streets of Israel to urge Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages.
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Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
Kousser estimates that private individuals and groups, on their own, have brought around 92% of Section 2 cases in total.
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Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The initial move brought around 35 brands to Mexico for the first time, including Isima by Shakira, Peach & Lily, Orebella, Ulta Beauty Collection, Morphe, Bubble, about-face, Ouai, Half Magic and Kitsch.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
McMann and Ferrara said the macroeconomic environment has brought around a unique opportunity to invest in technologies to empower the future of work.
—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Concern for their rising electricity bills brought around 100 people to a public hearing in Lawrence over AES's proposal to increase costs further.
—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
The military offensive has also brought around half-a-million protesters out onto the streets of Israel to urge Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages.
—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
Kousser estimates that private individuals and groups, on their own, have brought around 92% of Section 2 cases in total.
—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought around
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Meta was facing a landmark federal antitrust prosecution that Trump, if he could be convinced, might pressure the Justice Department to drop or settle.
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School board member Kelly Gonez persuaded her colleagues to begin exploring it in 2019.
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Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
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The deal would not have satisfied Cuba's spiraling energy needs.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
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Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
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An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
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With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
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As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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