swipe at
Example Sentences
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The closest he comes to a good old swipe at his former boss is this delicious line: “Trump did not devise the personal attack in politics, though he may have perfected it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
Van Winkle then took a swipe at L.A. schools Supt.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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
“Get out of the way,” snapped Ron, taking a swipe at Peeves — this was a big mistake.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
