Political Campaigning

verb to persuade someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

• The salesperson tried to convince the customer to upgrade to the premium package.
• I'm trying to convince my friend to come to the party with me.
• She managed to convince her parents to let her stay out past curfew.
• The evidence presented in court was enough to convince the jury of his guilt.

noun a long, flat piece of timber, usually with a thickness greater than its width

verb to make a political speech or campaign in a direct and straightforward manner

• The carpenter used a sturdy oak plank to build the new bookshelf.
• I saw Jim struggling to balance on the plank at the construction site.
• Let's ditch this boring party and go hit the plank at the skate park.
• She walked the plank when she decided to confront her boss about his unethical behavior.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'presumptive' describes something that is based on assumption or presumption.

• The presumptive diagnosis was confirmed after further testing.
• They're the presumptive favorites to win the championship.
• I heard she's the presumptive prom queen this year.
• His presumptive attitude towards success will only hold him back in the long run.

verb to persuade someone to agree with or support you

adverb in a way that persuades someone to agree with or support you

• The company worked hard to win over the investors with their detailed presentation.
• She managed to win over her new coworkers with her friendly personality.
• I can't believe he actually won over the popular kids at school.
• His heartfelt apology helped him win over her forgiveness.

noun A battleground state is a state in which the outcome of an election is uncertain and hotly contested by political parties.

• Ohio is considered a crucial battleground state in the upcoming election.
• Everyone knows that Florida is a key battleground state.
• Pennsylvania is a real nail-biter battleground state.
• In the world of business, New York is often described as a battleground state for competition.

noun a person or thing that persuades, such as a salesperson or a convincing argument

• The marketing team hired a professional persuader to help increase sales.
• I heard she's a great persuader when it comes to getting people to join her club.
• He's known as the ultimate persuader in our group of friends.
• Her eyes were like a persuader, convincing me to change my mind.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• Low dollar fundraising campaigns can be effective in engaging a large number of small donors.
• I heard they're doing some low dollar fundraising for the school trip.
• Let's do some low dollar fundraising to raise money for the party.
• In the world of politics, low dollar fundraising can make a big impact on grassroots support.