sway
verb (used without object)
to move or swing to and fro, as something fixed at one end or resting on a support.
will sway
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future tenseof sway.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“The data today I don’t think really will sway anyone in any way, unfortunately,” Citi economist Veronica Clark tells Barron’s.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Whether or not this will sway Puerto Rican voters remains to be seen.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2024
In addition to having a pink and white body with just the right patterns, it will sway gently to mimic the effect of wind on the petals.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 28, 2023
Spoelstra will wear the red, white and blue of the U.S. - in an arena where the blue, red and white of the Philippines flag will sway.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 25, 2023
This is true, but it’s also true that I say it because I think it will sway them.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
