swell
Example Sentences
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What I saw as a swell in enthusiasm, she framed as an overdue correction within the party.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
Wolves have seen their population swell in Europe in recent years, with the European Union reporting a 35% increase to 23,000 from 2016 to 2023, concentrated especially in Central Europe and Alpine regions.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Nearly every nontraded BDC saw March-quarter redemption requests swell above the 5% of net assets that managers prepare for.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
A growing population, the GI Bill, increased enrollment of women and minority students, the clear financial returns of four-year degrees and federal student loans all helped swell college enrollment and the American economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The ship rose on a swell, hung there, then settled, then rose again.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing swell
"Rogue Wave," Vocabulary from the short story
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"Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou
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"Mending Wall," by Robert Frost
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