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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The senior quarterback completed 13 of 20 passes and threw for 130 yards with three touchdowns in a 49-0 win over MacDonald.
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Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The modestly talented quarterback burst onto the scene in Week 1 in Indianapolis’ blowout win over Miami.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
The book is Harris' account of her breakneck and ultimately failed campaign for the White House after Biden dropped out in July 2024, leaving his vice president just 107 days to win over voters.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The modestly talented quarterback burst onto the scene in Week 1 in Indianapolis’ blowout win over Miami.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
The book is Harris' account of her breakneck and ultimately failed campaign for the White House after Biden dropped out in July 2024, leaving his vice president just 107 days to win over voters.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Win over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win%20over. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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