wagging

Example Sentences

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In a sense, it is like the tail wagging the dog.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Doncic missed his first free-throw attempt and paused before taking his second, speaking with an official while wagging his finger in the direction of Bitadze.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

He played doubles with Emma Raducanu at last year's US Open, setting tongues wagging, but the British player has insisted they are "just good friends".

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

A lot of that might be the tail wagging the dog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The point of view turns back to Bruno, whose tail is wagging again.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day