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Meanings of much sway in English

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Usage of much sway in English
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Do you think pseudo-scientific claims have too much sway over public opinion?
The Guardian
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Analysts say it is unclear how much sway Iran has over policy-making.
Reuters
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Critics say this has given him too much sway in Britain.
Reuters
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But the rational part of her mind didn't hold much sway right now.
Depraved
5
Maybe he just did not hold as much sway as she had thought.
The day the falls stood still
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Starting pitchers rarely hold so much sway over a baseball team.
The Yankee Years
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But as an argument it is unlikely to hold much sway with trade unions.
The Guardian
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I did not think the notion would hold much sway.
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
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The ideal womanhood portrayed by ancient writers has had by far too much sway.
The Woman's Bible
10
How much sway do you put on Trip Advisor advice?
Radio NZ
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Activists say that gives corporations too much sway and obscures ties between politicians and businessmen.
Reuters
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Critics of the decision say it has given banks too much sway over the supply chain.
Reuters
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So our events were lively and well attended, and we carried much sway among the crowds.
This child will be great
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But her endorsement may not hold much sway with people who primarily want an attractive watch.
Reuters
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How much sway does the student paper have?
The Guardian
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Even if he is pushed aside, Washington will likely struggle to exert much sway over the situation.
Reuters
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Much sway across language varieties
United States of America
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