win over

verb

won over; winning over; wins over
Synonyms of win overnext
: 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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Pete Crow-Armstrong made MLB history with a leadoff home run and Alex Bregman's RBI single gave the Chicago Cubs a second straight walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox, 4-3 on Tuesday night. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Around this time last year, then-Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos predicted a Seminoles’ win over national powerhouse Alabama. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Elijah’s win over Mills in the primary means Dalton’s path to victory in November has narrowed, as Democrats were likely banking on the congressman’s various scandals turning off some moderate and Republican voters, MacManus said. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Continue reading here Sparks lose to the Sun Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 18 points and Kennedy Burke had 17 to lead the Connecticut Sun to an 85-77 win over the Sparks at TD Garden on Tuesday night. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win over

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