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
The new digitization debuted ahead of the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee, a special celebration of forgiveness and reconciliation that is expected to bring around 30 million people to Rome next year.
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Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Nov. 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched planes from Israel to bring around 2,000 Maccabi supporters home.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
The event on Saturday, called Cultural Day, used to bring out about 2,000 visitors but this year brought around 800, Lotson said.
—Nicole Chavez, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
That suggests that this is pre-cleared, so to speak: Most everyone with power who would be able to say no has already been consulted and brought around to a yes.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
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Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Nov. 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched planes from Israel to bring around 2,000 Maccabi supporters home.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
The event on Saturday, called Cultural Day, used to bring out about 2,000 visitors but this year brought around 800, Lotson said.
—Nicole Chavez, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
That suggests that this is pre-cleared, so to speak: Most everyone with power who would be able to say no has already been consulted and brought around to a yes.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring around
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Apparently, the prospect of losing what amounts to a third of the city’s $42 million annual budget and possibly more convinced the city to end its yearslong fight.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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And there’s no good way to convince a starter — especially one like Vandersloot, a five-time All-Star with multiple WNBA assists records — that moving to the bench is the best path forward.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gibson also persuaded the rail network to construct a station at Old Trafford.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, persuaded Trump to postpone tariffs on Mexican goods.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Felix said if there is insufficient money in the TIF to satisfy the $825,000 due the developers over the next 14 years, money can come from neighboring TIF districts — two exist — so there is no risk to the city.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Both countries have tried to coordinate with the administration to satisfy concerns and put new measures in place, NPR's Jackie Northam says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Joe Thuney brings significant upgrade to line March 5: The Bears haven’t had an offensive lineman named first-team All-Pro since 2006.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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That’s what the Dolphins are bringing aboard Wilson to be.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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