pendulum

Example Sentences

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But, like all things in cocktail culture, the pendulum swung back.

From Salon

Dr. King has been studying elephants’ fear of bees since 2006 and applied what she learned to create specialized wire fences upon which beehives hang like pendulums.

From New York Times

“The pendulum is swinging, but I’m not sure we have clarity on how far it’s swinging or exactly in what direction,” said Andrew Bacevich, chairman of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

From Los Angeles Times

After guard staff dwindled to near zero a year ago, the pendulum is swinging back.

From Seattle Times

When Mr. Biden came into office two years ago, the pendulum swung back.

From New York Times