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Latest post Sat, May 9 2009 4:10 PM by Philip. 2 replies.
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Anonymous  +  722064 Sat, 09 May 09 05:35 AM
Can someone give me the meaning of the phrase, "pretty persuasion"?
khoff  +  722099 Sat, 09 May 09 06:21 AM
Can you provide some context?  Where did you hear or read it? 
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Philip  +  722533 Sat, 09 May 09 04:10 PM
I know the term "friendly persuasion" (non-violent, not forceful), which is also the name of an Oscar-winning movie from the 50's.
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