Bugger me, I don't need much persuading now, she thought.

The man's easy, her look said, but this one needs persuading.

Those who organize house tours report that more often than not, homeowners need persuading.

This particular Arab colonel did not need much persuading.

Voters still need persuading that's true - and that Labour can do it again.

It counted for little whether the person who needed persuading was a Republican or a Democrat.

That very few people are likely to need persuading on this point is something of a problem.

Moreover, the Bush team knew where to look for more cost-effective marks - that is, ones who needed persuading.

I'd need persuading that he really wants to come over to us.

It's entirely possible the rebel council might have decided we need persuading to follow the party line.