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[swahyp] / swaɪp /






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And you can now swipe across the home screen to jump straight into the topics you care about—no more hidden menus.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Delta fliers swipe its co-branded American Express plastic so often that spending on the cards approaches 1% of the U.S. gross domestic product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

With a two-shot lead on the 18th tee the job was almost done but McIlroy had a wild swipe and his ball flew to the right and into trees.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Van Winkle then took a swipe at L.A. schools Supt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

I swipe to see a picture of Stella, looking cute as hell in a chef’s hat and holding a yellow balloon, a big smile on her face.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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