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swaying

  • present participle of sway.

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Swaying sentiments based on space imagery alone is also unlikely to have lasting effects.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022

Swaying to Macy Gray's "On How Life Is," I read aloud Eastern karmic principles of ricocheting goodness and Confucius's reminder to hold onto kindness more than wounds.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2021

Swaying public opinion on any political issue or hot-button piece of legislation isn’t an easy task, either.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2020

Swaying undecided voters will be key to both sides, and the new poll found a sizable number of people without a firm opinion in several voter subgroups.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2019

Swaying and stumbling, he made his way toward the top of the mountain.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin