swinging
Example Sentences
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Jones and Sola were covered in blood and breathing heavily by the end of their contest, with both fighters swinging until the final bell, using every last drop of energy.
From BBC
“I wanted to come out swinging and focus on people really enjoying themselves,” Brink said.
From Los Angeles Times
We met Lloyd coming home, swinging his dinner pail.
From Literature
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He crossed the room and perched on the corner of his desk, one jaunty foot swinging.
From Literature
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The clerk’s face is overcome by a look of concern and she immediately raises the swinging counter to join Theo.
From Literature
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