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.