Example Sentences

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The judges liberally doled out scores of 10 to the performers, who swanned deftly across the parquet flooring in colorful, “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired costumes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

But Laing told The Sunday Times it was wrong to assume he "just swanned in".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024

After days of public festivities, celebrities and royalty decked out in designer clothing swanned about an opulent palace.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2023

A recent Tuesday night found him as Santa-in-residence at Stoup Brewing in Ballard, where, trailed by a photographer, Lorang swanned around like a minor celebrity, mingling with patrons and posing for photos with fans.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021

He kept one eye on Sam Houston, who was known for his wild pitches, and the other on Lula’s older cousin, Fern Spitty, who swanned about nearby, twirling her white lace-trimmed parasol.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly