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

It was that which in the darkness had swayed against her throat.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie