swinging

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Heading into the fifth, Rozicki was cut over both eyes and had taken some serious punishment, but the 31-year-old came back swinging each time and landed some damaging shots.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Note that being open to lesser-known companies doesn’t necessarily mean swinging to the other extreme and joining a new venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“Every at-bat’s important. He’s still swinging a hot bat. It absolutely carries over.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

She danced around the room, gaily swinging her school bag.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr