to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
tried to get the mayor to let us stage the concert in the town square, but she refused
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
continuously clearing your throat like that is starting to get to me
Hiring was more muted across goods-producing industries.
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
4 Oct. 2024
In the time since producing these stories, Hurricane Helene has devastated areas across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia, with nearly 200 dead, a million without power, and countless homes destroyed or displaced.
Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.
Jessica Wakeman,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2024
In addition to persuading Arab countries to immediately adopt a more aggressive posture on enforcing sanctions against Hamas, the Biden administration should push them to publicly call out Sinwar’s obstructionist role in the talks.
Expand your mind and energize your body and soul by taking a leap of faith, engaging in spiritual awareness and becoming more in tune with nature and the universe.
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
16 Nov. 2024
Colorado wildfires are becoming more extreme, and fire officials must seek new and better ways to prevent and fight them.
When it was shown in 2022 in the artist’s first New York gallery show, the large-scale text-laden triptych got a shout out in the New Yorker, earning Parris a comparison to Joan Mitchell.
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
4 Oct. 2024
Incidentally, while most Brits believe that income is the main indicator of class in today's society, 25% of people earning over $132,000 still identify as working class.
Business owners should be proactive in contacting suppliers, customers, and even competitors—collaboration can accelerate recovery.
Monica Sanders,
Forbes,
3 Oct. 2024
If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, officials recommend contacting the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 219-866-7334 and ask to speak with one of their detectives.
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