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But the 1988 Summer Games may mark the first time it has wagged an entire national time system.

From Time Magazine Archive

Fashion has wagged its head upon a Chinese vase—has indeed squinted at it through a lorgnette against a fleck—and now lolls home to dinner.

From There's Pippins and Cheese to Come by Brooks, Charles S. (Charles Stephen)

What you have been doing I know not; but you shall hear, if you choose to listen, how the world has wagged with me.

From The Professor by Brontë, Charlotte

Good Lord! the world has wagged apace Since here we set the claret flowing, And drank, and ate the Bouillabaisse.

From Thackeray by Trollope, Anthony

Looking round the dull and deadly scene, discover WADDY, Q.C., with legs engagingly intertwined, and the forefinger that has wagged a verdict out of many juries resting on his massive brow.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 8, 1891 by Various