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

And it remains to be seen whether either party will sway voters with their promise of restoring the Australian dream.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

It is unclear if the town hall will sway anyone’s opinion about Mr. Trump, who is a well-known and polarizing entity at this point.

From Washington Times • May 11, 2023

Even with nearly 14 million followers on Twitter, a new album and a residency in Las Vegas, Legend insists he’s under no illusion that his voice alone will sway elections.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022

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