sway

Example Sentences

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We get up and sway to the groove, and as we get closer, our eyes meet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The full-throated approach is a departure for the partnership, which was derided by some business leaders and political consultants last year for having little sway during the hotly contested mayoral race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"This decision is not going to change everything, but it helps us to sway public opinion," she insisted.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

He shifts his weight, a sway of the hips, one touch, another, a slight change of direction - and he is gone.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The grove’s massive leaves sway gently in the breeze, beckoning us to hurry inside.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera