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The MLB’s automated ball-strike system is in full swing this season.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The world number 28 started feeling unwell while playing during February's Middle East hard-court swing.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Department of Agriculture is scheduled to publish its annual report on the planting intentions of farmers on Tuesday, which could swing agricultural futures and the exchange-traded funds that track them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

After years of demonstrators repeatedly shutting down freeway traffic around downtown Los Angeles, Caltrans has installed large metal swing gates onto freeway ramps ahead of this weekends “No Kings” protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

I knew if he jiggled it enough, the door would swing open and I’d be history.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney