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have swayed

  • present perfect of sway.

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It is unclear whether the move would have swayed the election had this story been true.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2025

He thinks the same pressures and criticism that may have swayed Newsom are still “dominating the issue” here, though other places are moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 28, 2022

Archbishop Chrystostomos II told state broadcaster CyBC that most of the priests are also theologians who have swayed some of the faithful not to get vaccinated.

From Seattle Times Jan. 30, 2022

“Red Bull and Max probably had the upper hand at the start of the year, but things have swayed more in Lewis’ hands in recent events,” Russell said.

From New York Times Dec. 9, 2021

“Borroq is the least of your concerns. This ranging ...” “A word from you might have swayed the queen.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin