He once persuaded Mayor Giuliani to visit his house after he complained about the problem on the Mayor's radio program.

But Banks, a classic stand-up stylist, once again persuaded the judges, though not the crowd, of his merits.

Once persuaded he must have no time for second thoughts.

Mr. Fischer once persuaded an airline employee to comb the reservation list for possible cancellations.

Armstrong once persuaded an agent from San Francisco to consider making a quote on premiums.

That is to say, you once persuaded yourself to believe it, from knowing him to be suspected.

So, once persuaded that Martin was no more, he was apparently not unwilling to prolong a situation so much to his own advantage.

You make it easy to recall how your words and your passion once persuaded me, Jack.

Dave Guterson once persuaded his father to go to his high school class, to give a legal defense of home schooling.

Legend has it that he preached to the animals and once persuaded villagers to feed a marauding wolf.