It even seemed possible that they could improve the conditions of slaves and persuade ever more planters to manumit their bondsmen. |
Nothing new there, you might reply, you cheeky young scamps, and I'm hardly in much of a position to persuade you otherwise. |
His employers at Guthy-Renker were making it even tougher by sweetening his package to persuade him to stay. |
The brilliant scarlet sky which provided a backdrop to the ship's arrival helped persuade the five judges the picture was tops. |
But I have not heard anything yet to persuade me that what they have is superior to what we Tewas and Hopis have. |
The British charity has gone on the offensive to persuade British people to stop eating meat. |