swing
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“That big swing definitely helped dividend-paying stocks,” said Ayako Yoshioka, director and senior investment strategist at Wealth Enhancement, in an interview, citing the recent drop in bond yields amid the tech selloff.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
At an estimated national population of 9.7 million, Native Americans represent roughly 3% of the country and could swing key states like Arizona and New Mexico in a competitive primary and general election.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Here clay has been made to conjure soft flesh, the fall and flow of fabric, even the swing of the tassels on Mary’s garment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
It was a swing from a $1.1 billion net loss in the prior year’s third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
A short leap and a little luck, and I could swing up into his hat brim.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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Rather than spinning their entire bodies together, the snakes alternate between rolling on one side and swinging a curved section of their bodies downward beside their heads.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
The change has been most significant in England, where the ball is swinging 63% more at the death.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
That is especially the case if profitability is challenged, for example because it is harder to make markets when prices are swinging wildly, or if fewer clients want to trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The chef’s kitchen features two large islands, white cabinetry, and high-end appliances, while the primary suite takes the home’s relaxed aesthetic one step further with a swinging bed and floor-to-ceiling windows.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
I look back at the saloon’s swinging gates.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Volvo Car swung to a deep third-quarter loss, with the decline in China profitability and volumes a key driver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
San Clemente let gave up only 20 rushing yards, but San Juan Hills’ two interceptions and swarming defensive line swung the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
It swung to a net loss of 5.7 billion kronor for the quarter from a net profit of 4.5 billion kronor a year earlier.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The price of a 50-pound bag of onions swung as high as $2.75 before plummeting as low as 10 cents.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Before anyone could get up, the door swung open.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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