swayed

[ sweyd ]

adjectiveVeterinary Pathology.

Origin of swayed

First recorded in 1570–80; sway + -ed²

Do not fall into the trap of being swayed by political notion.
Is Pope Francis Backpedaling on Gays? | Jay Michaelson | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
U.S. officials say that this time around there were three factors that swayed Clapper to support the deal.
How Obama Convinced His Spies to Support the Taliban Prisoner Release | Eli Lake | June 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
I saw first hand when I was a trial lawyer that a jury —and even a judge- could be swayed by any one piece of evidence.
Warning: These Rap Lyrics Could Put You in Jail | Dean Obeidallah | March 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The standing-room-only audience swayed and clapped and danced.
Jon Batiste, a Thrilling Jazz Pianist Whose First Goal Is to Entertain | Howard Wolfson | February 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
“He was never swayed by anyone or anything,” Bergé stated doggedly of his partner.
The Making of Fashion Legend Yves Saint Laurent | Sarah Moroz | January 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

His mood swayed back to the first, happy days when the three of them had laughed and played together.
The Wave | Algernon Blackwood
Mrs. Ducksmith, deadly white, swayed sideways, and Aristide caught her in his arms and dragged her to the stone bench.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. Locke
It was contrast, doubtless, that swayed Tom's judgment in the very direction he had decided was prohibited.
The Wave | Algernon Blackwood
The slender blades of the reeds with their delicate plumes swayed lightly over the water.
Honey-Bee | Anatole France
In the narrow seat behind, Clip lurched, and swayed, and rattled the motor-cycles.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. Matthews

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