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swinging

[swing-ing] / ˈswɪŋ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving backward and forward
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Equity markets across the Asia-Pacific region were broadly mixed Thursday afternoon after swinging between mild gains and losses earlier in the session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Smith played catch Tuesday, Roberts said, which “went OK,” but Smith’s neck bothers him the most while swinging.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Hadjar lost control on the entry to the second Swimming Pool chicane, the rear swinging around on entry and spinning him into the barriers on the exit.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Pitchbook analyst Franco Granda has forecast that SpaceX could trade like Tesla “on steroids,” swinging widely on new milestones or misses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Then came an ear-piercing scream, like a thousand unoiled door hinges all swinging at the same time.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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