swipe

Example Sentences

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The jabs don’t seem to faze Gorka, who tells a story of standing outside the White House in January 2025, ready to swipe his badge the moment it was activated after Trump’s swearing-in.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

High enough to swipe the title of the Backstreet Boys’ classic teen-pop ballad for this junior-dubstep jam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

With a two-shot lead on the 18th tee the job was almost done but McIlroy had a wild swipe and his ball flew to the right and into trees.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

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

But then, when I stopped to swipe dripping hair out of my face, the Rock of Nisir suddenly rose before us.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda