switch

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Authorities were able to track down 5,269 people in this category and switch their names to the “found” column.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The so-called “transfer portal” – a period when college athletes make it known that they are willing to switch schools – operates like a free agent market in pro sports leagues.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Sharing Apple Health data was as simple as flipping a switch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Us pupils walked in under this switch every blessed morning, and it was to put us in the right frame of mind for learning.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck