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Li said she did not feel heard by her state government and did not believe anything she or any other member of the public could have said would have swayed legislators from approving the bill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2023

Yet negative feedback from major airlines seems to have swayed the agency to reverse an initial ruling that could have applied the inspector’s stance to other carriers.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023

“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

Brady’s championship in his first NFL season away from Belichick may have swayed many to his side.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 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