swayed
Example Sentences
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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 • Mar. 27, 2026
But the vibe coders wouldn’t be swayed, accusing the critics of “pearl clutching” and ignorance over the vast promise of AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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
Ellsberg had no idea if he had swayed Kissinger’s thinking.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
