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swoop

[swoop] / swup /
VERB
descend quickly
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Last week police detained 16 people after a swoop at three schools in the 7th arrondissement or district.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

By passing a law that will help franchises everywhere, Congress can act on both in one fell swoop.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Then, in a surprise twist, Netflix has backed off the Warner Brothers deal, allowing Paramount to swoop in.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Here’s who could swoop in with a purchase.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

“Never fear,” I said with a false courage lest panic should swoop down on us.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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