swipe

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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

Hence, his laughable swipe at the size of the Murrayfield away dressing room.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

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 • Feb. 17, 2026

"If not, I can swipe mine for you."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda