How to use "persuaded" in a sentence

When he had persuaded the court of the truth of his confession, he was faced with a shocked but respectful silence.

He persuaded Cosette, therefore, not to use any of the money her guardian had given her, and to live on the money that he had started to earn as a lawyer

"But how have they persuaded him to think like that?" asked Sala

He switched off the bedside lamp and persuaded her to lie down again

If they hadn't seen their kids' bodies, they might have just gone through a year of doubt like you did, might be easily persuaded to join us in a call for the reopening of all the graves

But the soldier persuaded me not to

For some time the imagination of the soldier, and the confidence and courage he showed, persuaded me completely

Sherlock Holmes did not like aimless physical exercise, but one spring day I persuaded him to go for a walk with me in the park

'The Count persuaded Percival to unlock your door.'