Example sentences for: persuaded

How can you use “persuaded” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • In 1874, Governor Andrew Clarke persuaded the Malay rulers of Perak and Selangor to accept British Residents as advisors in their State affairs.

  • Al D'Amato to hold hearings on Swiss misdeeds, persuaded the Clinton administration to investigate, and eventually forced the Swiss to pony up $7 billion to compensate Jewish victims.

  • After the arrests of Abu Hoshar and 15 others, the Jordanians tracked Deek to Peshawar, persuaded Pakistan to extradite him, and added him to their catch.

  • It would be wonderful if publications could now be persuaded never to raise revenue by any means other than sales and advertising, but that's probably impractical.

  • The drop had wiped out this year's gains and persuaded some market watchers to declare the slide a correction.


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