swipe

Example Sentences

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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

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

“And if you are looking for a fun and short relationship, swipe left.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

People talk a lot about how it’s just a numbers game: You have to go on more dates, you have to swipe on more people.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

With one sudden swipe, I send the tin flying away from us.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina