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swinging

[swing-ing] / ˈswɪŋ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving backward and forward
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However, traders remain edgy and tech firms once again saw big moves Monday, with Seoul swinging from a near two percent gain to a more than two percent loss.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

The firm’s sensors, which monitor the electromagnetic fields around transmission lines, captured instances of large data centers swinging power consumption by 50 megawatts or more within minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

In the corner, Lionel Messi was moving almost in slow motion, his arms methodically swinging against an imaginary tide.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Most people imagine our early primate ancestors swinging through lush tropical forests.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

Nim liked bananas, but what she liked even better was swinging Jack’s machete.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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