swinging

Example Sentences

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Inflation had fallen to 2% for the first time in decades and federal budget deficits were swinging toward a surplus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“My color man took all the press notes, wadded them up and hit the tarantula like swinging a bat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

As a teenager, Sen made his debut on Park Street - the city's swinging cultural hub - performing at the San Souci Theatre.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The firm reported a statutory pre-tax profit of £8.3m in the year to September, swinging from a £16.2m pre-tax loss a year earlier.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But they were not as naïve now, more deftly dodging her swinging stick.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman