With the whole world in his grasp, no power on earth could persuade Jason to stop.

It could only try to persuade families to stop the practice.

I've been so afraid the family would persuade him to stop in England.

You've started to smoke, and she wants me to persuade you to stop.

When the military troops fail in persuading the participants to stop, they open fire.

For a while she tried to persuade him to stop smoking, with no success.

We are trying to persuade the Israelis to stop it.

His British wife knew about his activities and tried to persuade him to stop.

His parents tried to persuade him to stop but with no effect.