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swap

[swop] / swɒp /


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In some cases — such as at this time last year — the index committee decides not to swap in any new members.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

He started selling vintage clothes 11 years ago, when he was 15, switched to kids vintage at 20 and has spent the last six years scouring flea markets, websites and swap meets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Sporting director Richard Hughes needs to redeem himself by doing everything he can to persuade Luis Enrique to swap Paris for Liverpool.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

After testifying in the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, company co-founder and president Greg Brockman would grab his wife’s hand, swap his suit for his black leather jacket and head to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

He was shocked how much easier and cheaper it was to buy a credit default swap than it was to sell short an actual cash bond—even though they represented exactly the same bet.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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