swayed

Example Sentences

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"It appeared that the suspect was in female clothes yesterday, but again, that's nothing that had swayed the investigation, one way or another."

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Friendships are meant to challenge us and shouldn’t be easily swayed by political disagreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

It’s a big commitment and, honestly, I’m being swayed by my husband’s love for this home.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Luxon said the election date, which lands a month after the All Blacks play at home against Australia, was swayed in part by the sports-mad country's fixtures.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

For several minutes, the wagon jostled and swayed as Baaz drove, and she listened as the city’s sounds grew faint.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray