carry conviction

Frequency: 5.03.0 per million words

To be convincing or believable.

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Examples (10)

  • Her explanation failed to carry conviction in the face of the facts.
  • His arguments didn't carry much conviction with the jury.
  • The witness's testimony needs to carry conviction to be believable.
  • Without evidence, his claims won't carry conviction.
  • Her passionate speech managed to carry conviction despite the controversy.
  • The defendant's alibi failed to carry conviction under cross-examination.
  • Only authentic emotion can carry conviction in such circumstances.
  • His hollow apology didn't carry any conviction whatsoever.
  • The lawyer's closing statement must carry conviction to win the case.
  • Her story would carry more conviction if she provided details.