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swayed

American  
[sweyd] / sweɪd /

adjective

Veterinary Pathology.

  1. swaybacked.

Other Word Forms

  • unswayed adjective

Etymology

Origin of swayed

First recorded in 1570–80; sway + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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After news of the legal challenge broke, Communications Minister Anika Wells told the Australian parliament that the government would not be swayed.

From BBC

After news of the case broke, Communications Minister Anika Wells told parliament the government would not be swayed.

From BBC

Kelly said he wouldn’t be swayed by the investigation.

From Salon

Lisa wondered if she had let herself be swayed by the doctor raising the prospect of her producing one good egg.

From The Wall Street Journal

I defy any reader to furnish evidence that a single American voter in 2024 was swayed by any BBC report about anything.

From The Wall Street Journal

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