swipe at
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"It was absolutely not intended as a swipe at his brother or any other members of this family," a spokesperson for the prince told the paper.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
But Jospin tripped up in his 2002 presidential rematch against Chirac, making a number of gaffes, including a swipe at his opponent's age that was seen as below the belt.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
In return, Altman took his own swipe at his rival in a public setting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
He celebrated the U.S. men’s hockey team, though he still had to take a swipe at the equally successful women’s team that skipped the speech.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2026
He kept his eyes averted until he had composed himself, which he did with a few deep breaths and a quick swipe at his tearful eyes.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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