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sway

[swey] / sweɪ /






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Micron’s sway is evidenced by the tech sector’s broader moves Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

But they hold no sway over the supermajority.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Major tech companies are going head-to-head in the race to dominate AI, competing to sway talent and consumers into using their products.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

“These groups also hold sway over many of the communities where an estimated 200,000 mine workers live.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Charlotte laughed so hard her web began to sway.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White




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