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Sway

/swˈeɪ/
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(noun) The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

Tall buildings may sway in a strong wind.
Nothing could sway his conviction.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The tall trees began to ____ back and forth in the strong wind that blew through the valley today.

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