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swayed

[sweyd] / sweɪd /






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Its long, wispy branches swayed in the breeze and brushed against the car, like a curtain, shrouding us in privacy.

From Literature

They swayed steadily, creaking and clanking, their peculiar watery blue fire casting tides of light over the floor.

From Literature

Governor Christopher Waller, one of the strongest advocates for cuts, said this month that the Iran war’s inflation risks swayed him to support holding steady in March.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sweeney said that his verdict on Borthwick would not be swayed by the prospect of the next Rugby World Cup, which is 18 months away.

From BBC

Mama’s hand had gripped Father’s, then, as the train swayed.

From Literature