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swinging

[swing-ing] / ˈswɪŋ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving backward and forward
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Does making such a deep run for the first time leave Cobolli swinging freely?

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Pitchbook analyst Franco Granda has forecast that SpaceX could trade like Tesla “on steroids,” swinging widely on new milestones or misses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Note that being open to lesser-known companies doesn’t necessarily mean swinging to the other extreme and joining a new venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“Every at-bat’s important. He’s still swinging a hot bat. It absolutely carries over.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Even the rustling leaves and swinging chimes voiced their joy for such a beautiful summer day.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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