2. Verb. (third-person singular of sway) ¹
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Definition of Sways
1. sway [v] - See also: sway
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sways
Literary usage of Sways
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (1912)
"*Repeat "Mad"—The crowd sways. ^Strong movement. 6All hands up each time they
call for the will. ''Shouts. ..."
2. Publications by Oxford Historical Society (1907)
"But all would not do, several, it seems, proving treacherous & faithless. They are
much blamed for this Election. But Interest sways. ..."
3. The Æneid of Virgil by Virgil (1910)
"... swift silence falls; All ears are turned attentive; and he sways With clear
and soothing speech the people's will. So ceased the sea's uproar, ..."
4. Anecdotes of Public Men by John Wien Forney (1881)
"Let us own it: there is One above sways the harmonious mystery of the world Even
better than prime-ministers. Our glories float between the earth and heaven ..."
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