Example Sentences

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"We have noticed that the statue is swaying in the wind."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The U.S. dollar is swaying after spiking 1% overnight, while oil slid some more after diving 4% on Tuesday.

From Reuters • Jan. 4, 2023

As a new World Cup cycle approaches, however, the projected makeup of the U.S. team is swaying heavily overseas.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2020

She gets up from a nap and is swaying in her crib, asking for it.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2020

Back across the street, people are making their way around a girl who is swaying slightly.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon