sway dangerously

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

to move in a risky or unsafe manner

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Examples (10)

  • The old bridge began to sway dangerously in the strong winds.
  • During the earthquake, the tall building started to sway dangerously.
  • The inexperienced climber's grip was weakening, and he started to sway dangerously.
  • As the ship pitched in the storm, the mast began to sway dangerously.
  • The tightrope walker lost his balance and began to sway dangerously.
  • The heavy load on the truck caused the vehicle to sway dangerously around corners.
  • Children were warned not to climb too high on the swings, as they could sway dangerously.
  • The poorly constructed scaffolding started to sway dangerously with each gust of wind.
  • He was so drunk that he could barely stand without starting to sway dangerously.
  • The large tree near the house was leaning dangerously and threatened to sway onto the roof.