The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PERSUADE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PERSUADE
- Prevail upon journalist, a US agent, to turn
- Marshal eased up, admitting Republican influence
- In trouble, use padre’s influence
- Each French writer holding universal sway
- Sweet-talk — dupes are converted
- Win over and spared EU in chaos
- A 90s British band in audition to try to convince doubters
- Lobby for each woman to hold poster
- Convince uppity businessman to take action about bill
- To influence retiring salesman, used a trick
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The straight part
We know that "Lobby" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lobby = persuade.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PERSUADE mean?
PERSUADE verb- To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
- To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
- To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).