swipe

Example Sentences

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When he tried a swipe, the ball looped up to be caught on the leg side, only for the umpire to signal no-ball.

From BBC

Over the course of 150 years of Test cricket history there is a reason why successful batting has been built of solid defence, not sailing down the pitch and taking a swipe at the bowling.

From BBC

The man denied it, and Rendon cussed at the fan and took a swipe at him with his left hand before walking away.

From Seattle Times

In the Mariners’ only stolen base attempt Thursday, Jarred Kelenic successfully swiped second base in the season-opening win over the Guardians.

From Seattle Times

The forward had the equalizer in second-half stoppage time in the last meeting with the Sounders to swipe a should’ve-won match from the visitors, getting a point with a 3-3 draw.

From Seattle Times