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go for a swim



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I go for a swim at Chelsea Piers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

On 7 January, Enid Hollingworth decided to go for a swim at Clifford Health Club and Spa in Regent Street, Long Eaton, when she was suddenly unable to breathe and felt her "lungs burning".

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

Once in the sea, the person can either remain in the chair, enjoying the water, or go for a swim.

From NewsForKids.net • Jul. 27, 2023

At Katara beach in Doha, children play soccer on the golden sand during the day, while others go for a swim at night in waters lit by the capital’s glimmering skyline.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022

After dinner, Annie and I went out to the pool house to go for a swim.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith




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