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ESLPod_0912_WE_1498 Working as a Lobbyist The verb "to sway," in this podcast, means to persuade, or to present facts or arguments that make someone change an opinion or belief: "How did you persuade Grandpa to let you borrow his car?" Or, "Jenna has decided to move to Montana and I doubt if she can be swayed." The verb "to sway" also means to move slowly and gently from side to side: "The treed branches swayed in the warm summer wind." Or, "They closed their eyes and gently swayed to the music." Finally, the phrase "to hold sway" means to have power or influence over others: "The church rules simply don't hold sway over young people like they used to."

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ESLPod 912 to sway Business | Government + Law

Id	ESLPod_0912_WE_1498
Episode Id	ESLPod 912
Episode Title	Working as a Lobbyist
Phrase	to sway
Text	The verb "to sway," in this podcast, means to persuade, or to present facts or arguments that make someone change an opinion or belief: "How did you persuade Grandpa to let you borrow his car?" Or, "Jenna has decided to move to Montana and I doubt if she can be swayed." The verb "to sway" also means to move slowly and gently from side to side: "The treed branches swayed in the warm summer wind." Or, "They closed their eyes and gently swayed to the music." Finally, the phrase "to hold sway" means to have power or influence over others: "The church rules simply don't hold sway over young people like they used to."
Topics	Business \| Government + Law

Means Eslpod Sway Verb Move Gently Swayed Hold