as in to convince
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 bring around
But this brings around the third way that Israel’s war-making seems currently unjust.
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Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The likelihood of elevated inflation for a few years is there, but 5% inflation is not going to bring around South American, Turkish or post-WW2-style fiat debasement.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
While the company’s massive January event — billed as the world’s largest collector car auction — typically brings around 4,500 vehicles offered over 13 days, the July auction spans four days and brings about 1,500 vehicles to Osceola Heritage Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Furthermore, once the cart passes them, used rollers need to be continually brought around to the front of the line to keep the cargo moving.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The likelihood of elevated inflation for a few years is there, but 5% inflation is not going to bring around South American, Turkish or post-WW2-style fiat debasement.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
While the company’s massive January event — billed as the world’s largest collector car auction — typically brings around 4,500 vehicles offered over 13 days, the July auction spans four days and brings about 1,500 vehicles to Osceola Heritage Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Furthermore, once the cart passes them, used rollers need to be continually brought around to the front of the line to keep the cargo moving.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring around
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If that's not enough to convince you, consider that the carry-on has more than 19,700 five-star ratings on Amazon.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Verna tries to earn her trust, convinced Mitsuki proves communion with the aliens is possible.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lawmakers in the two states still may be persuaded, and the White House push, which has included an Oval Office meeting for Indiana lawmakers and two trips to Indianapolis by Vice President JD Vance, is expected to continue.—
Isabella Volmert,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to this speculation, WWE might be attempting to use the leverage of a potential one-year non-compete clause as a way to persuade Andrade to return to the company.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s something satisfying about the victim-less crime.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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What results, though, is a tonally erratic chore that might not satisfy either party.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Flick will not back down from his high-line philosophy as squeezing up the pitch allows Barcelona to dominate territory and bring their technically gifted players closer to goal.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Still, experts like Taylor note that companies’ own financial interests may bring some of that into question.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ciske has also gotten creative in making sure kids can keep coming with their guardians.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The company got Turkish movie legend Mehmet Çevik as a pitchman.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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