Ultimately, the department was unable to convince residents that a freeway built on landfill could be guaranteed to withstand another strong tremor.

The town council could not convince enough residents to make connect to the system, making the rates too expensive for the town.

These leaders try to convince residents that their property values need not drop.

And as the French go about the preparations for their departure, they are trying to convince residents that they should stay.

Expansion of the building occupied by the officials and continuing shipments of office equipment have convinced residents that the police do not intend to move anytime soon.

In each, officials work closely with local leaders to convince residents that they can lead more productive lives.

After a month of relative calm here, the American forces must again work to convince residents that Baghdad's streets are safe.

Helm worked diligently to convince residents along the line's main route of the economic benefits it would bring.

But neighborhood relations have become are so strained that Mr. Alfredo has found it difficult to convince residents that the issue can be resolved.

We learn that the Chinese had to convince local residents that coal mines would not disturb the area's feng shui.