jawboned
verb (past tense and past participle of jawbone) as in strong fondness
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Example:After hours of jawboning, the lawyer finally persuaded the judge to grant a continuance.
Definition:To convince someone that an idea or proposal is sound and should be accepted; to gain someone's belief or conviction by argument or reasoning.
Example:The two parties jawboned for several days before reaching an agreement on the terms of the contract.
Definition:To engage in discussion with the aim of reaching agreement, especially about financial matters.
Example:The politician was jawboning in front of a crowd when she suddenly announced that she would be running for president.
Definition:To state one's reasons for an opinion or action in a forceful and often emotional way; to present opposing viewpoints in a debate.
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