sway

"The chef's precise sway of the cleaver was impressive. "

"The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room."

"The teacher's sway over the students was undeniable; they listened attentively to everything she said. "

"The sway of public opinion clearly favored a new school policy. "

"The teacher's sway over the classroom was absolute; the students followed her instructions without question. "

"The thatcher carefully tightened the sway around the bundle of reeds, securing it firmly to the roof. "

"The car's sway during the bumpy road made it difficult to concentrate on my math homework. "

"sway to the music;  The trees swayed in the breeze."

"to sway the sceptre"

"Do you think you can sway their decision?"

"reeds swayed by the wind;  judgment swayed by passion"

"to sway up the yards"

"The old oak tree swayed gently in the breeze. "

"The teacher's strong arguments swayed the students' opinions on the project. "

"The principal's opinion continues to sway the school board's decisions. "