swipe at
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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
In return, Altman took his own swipe at his rival in a public setting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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
But during the Oscars, which was produced by Quincy Jones, Goldberg, who was hosting, took a swipe at the civil rights leader who was picketing across town.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
She makes a swipe at her eyes and then rushes out the door.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
