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win over

verb

  1. tr, adverb to gain the support or consent of (someone) Alsowin round
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Idioms and Phrases

Persuade, gain one's support, as in It won't be easy to win him over to our point of view . [Late 1800s]
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Not the kind to win over a tasting panel, maybe.

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Benn, who denies intentional doping and was cleared to fight by an anti-doping panel, may never win over the critics; those who feel there are still unanswered questions about the failed tests.

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Prior to the win over Scotland, England struggled in the first half against Ireland, leading only 7-5 at half-time, with the hosts also producing vital turnovers to nullify the Red Roses.

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“Pack your harmonicas,” the Kings’ X account posted following the team’s 6-2 win over the Oilers on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

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The Red Roses are on a 24-game winning streak and chasing a 15th successive win over France to secure a seventh Six Nations title and a fourth Grand Slam in a row.

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