swayed

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A Hansel-like puppet dressed in a frock made of leaves danced along to the song while fairy-like puppets made of brightly colored flowers swayed in circles around him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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 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

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

A wind swayed through a luminous clump of birches on the opposite bank, and I shivered.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt