| Her husband, parents, and in-laws had also counselled her but could not persuade her to terminate the pregnancy. |
| His employers at Guthy-Renker were making it even tougher by sweetening his package to persuade him to stay. |
| I have to say, if the idea was to persuade any of us that her followers are sane and rational people, the plan backfired in spectacular fashion. |
| The British charity has gone on the offensive to persuade British people to stop eating meat. |
| The brilliant scarlet sky which provided a backdrop to the ship's arrival helped persuade the five judges the picture was tops. |
| Despite the tenuous nature of these links, professionals are obliged to advise and even persuade parents to follow the campaign's advice. |
