Though Kelman himself thinks he's "gatecrashed" the list, his book has convinced most critics, who admire its polyglot narration and the way it replicates the workings of a child's thoughts.

As the public face of an orchestra, the conductor must inspire musicians, dazzle audiences, convince critics, engage management and charm the board.

Mr. Blair also tried to convince critics that, just because he thinks it is okay to have aspirations, that does not mean he is devoid of convictions.

Nor did Douglas' captaincy convince Australian critics at first.

However, the play's cultural popularity did nothing to convince critics of its literary value.

Jamie asks her to help out by giving her honest opinion of what will and won't work, since he recognizes that he'll have to convince pessimists and critics like her if he's to succeed.

Neither wagon laagers nor trenches would be used, to convince both the Zulus and critics that a British square could "beat them fairly in the open".

Reviews for the performance were mixed, with one publication suggesting Wainwright "may struggle to convince critics he is worthy of a place among the greats".

Its decision to organize a special exhibition of the works, at the three museums and other sites, nonetheless reflects its failure to convince critics that it has done everything possible to find their owners.

The company is trying to convince the Government and critics of the veracity of its assertions that the cigarette, the Eclipse, has little smoke and fewer hazardous chemicals than standard cigarettes.