swipe
Example Sentences
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But during the Oscars, which was produced by Quincy Jones, Goldberg, who was hosting, took a swipe at the civil rights leader who was picketing across town.
From Los Angeles Times
With his left hand, Jonah made a swipe for the Elucidator.
From Literature
Having failed to take 10 from the final over in the defeat by England, Jha swiped Wheal for four through mid-wicket to seal a famous win for the team known as the Cardiac Kids.
From BBC
“And if you are looking for a fun and short relationship, swipe left.”
Lewandowski was avoiding swiping into the building to stay under his service limit, according to department officials.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
