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win over
verb
- tr, adverb to gain the support or consent of (someone) Alsowin round
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]Example Sentences
Not the kind to win over a tasting panel, maybe.
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.
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.
“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.
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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