swayed
Example Sentences
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Notes of well wishes fluttered against the trunk as music rang out, and the group joined hands and swayed in unison for an "elm dance", which some nature lovers and activists believe helps trees heal.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Matthew Luzzetti, chief economist at Deutsche Bank, said that he thought Warsh had made a case for a September rate hike that would not be swayed by data over the next two weeks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Perhaps swayed by all the social-media love for Delta’s Shake Shack collab in first class, I ordered the burger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"The office swayed violently side-to-side. I was afraid it would collapse. Everyone panicked," Hara said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
While waiting for his opponent to serve, he rapidly twisted the racket, bounced from foot to foot, and swayed his body, always ready to move to either side of the court.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
