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I . sway [sweɪ] VB intr

sway

II . sway [sweɪ] VB trans

1. sway (from side to side):

sway

2. sway (persuade):

sway

III . sway [sweɪ] N no pl

1. sway liter (influence):

sway

2. sway form (control):

sway

to hold sway over sth/sb

ter domínio sobre a. c./alguém

Usage examples with sway

to hold sway over sth/sb

ter domínio sobre a. c./alguém

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Sway is a device that drains witches' powers. en.wikipedia.org

In his home state, he was convinced industry and railroad interests had too much sway over the party. en.wikipedia.org

Priests had power and influence over life and death and likely great political sway as well. en.wikipedia.org

O the felicity of that age and place when his authority swayed! en.wikipedia.org

At first victory was not swayed by either one or the other party, and so the battle continued for a long time. en.wikipedia.org

Because the ground level is soft relative to the upper floors the upper portion can sway and fall onto the carport below. en.wikipedia.org

It is an attempt to sway the audience emotionally by associating a hate-figure with opposition to the speaker's argument. en.wikipedia.org

These were frequently well-meaning friends or family members who wanted to participate, or help sway the verdict of the trial. en.wikipedia.org

She sways again then collapses on the floor, unconscious. en.wikipedia.org

Suspension equipment includes coilovers, springs, dampers and struts, suspension tower braces, sway bars, and wheel upgrades as well. en.wikipedia.org

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