had swayed
- past perfect of sway.
Example Sentences
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Binance said reports of "mishandled customer funds and alleged US agency investigations" had swayed its decision.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2022
At the time, Mr. Rice said the former president’s conduct leading up to the incident had swayed his vote.
From Washington Times ● May 27, 2022
He said that he had shared his experience with the panel during deliberations and this had swayed some jurors to vote for conviction.
From Fox News ● Mar. 2, 2022
Previously, the Danish throne had descended only through the male line, but the rise of feminism and the fact that Frederik and Swedish-born Queen Ingrid had three daughters but no son, had swayed public opinion.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2022
Papa said the walls had swayed his decision when I finished elementary school.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
