swayed
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The Nobel committee meanwhile says it is not swayed by external pressures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Notes of well wishes fluttered against the trunk as music rang out, and the group joined hands and swayed in unison for an "elm dance", which some nature lovers and activists believe helps trees heal.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Matthew Luzzetti, chief economist at Deutsche Bank, said that he thought Warsh had made a case for a September rate hike that would not be swayed by data over the next two weeks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
One neighbor said he was “technically very nice,” but the majority wasn’t swayed, and locals opposed him at every turn over the next decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
While waiting for his opponent to serve, he rapidly twisted the racket, bounced from foot to foot, and swayed his body, always ready to move to either side of the court.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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