Tell him," he cut in brusquely, "that I have no time for argument or for subtle persuasion.

Time doesn't allow for a more subtle persuasion.

When he spoke, whether with the crackle of authority or the lower tones of subtle persuasion, men listened and obeyed.

Imitation in this case is not a form of flattery but of subtle persuasion.

An aggressive competitor, Mr. Crandall has favored bluster over subtle persuasion.

It may be rich in vocabulary, a powerful hypnotic force, of spoken in gentle tones of subtle persuasion.

"It would seem I am a man not only of subtle words but of subtle persuasion."

Gibraltar sighed gustily, any hope of subtle persuasion debunked.

Is it your subtle persuasions that have softened his manners and beguiled him to listen to proposals?

Something that no amount of subtle persuasion had managed to draw out.