swingometer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It was better, he suggested, when the swingometer was made out of cardboard.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2022
He will be joined by the Reeta Chakrabarti, Tina Daheley and Jeremy Vine with his swingometer – while Andrew Neil will be hoping for a chance to finally interview Boris Johnson.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 12, 2019
For politicians election night is a never-ending thrill ride where the direction of a swingometer can leave a long-standing back bencher in tears and even the most experienced pollster in a state of shock.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2017
King of swing Peter Snow, who famously presented the chart for more than two decades, brought it into the 21st Century in 2005 with the BBC's first virtual swingometer.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2017
Election 1966 with Bob McKenzie And in 2010 - the swingometer is still in place but presentation has moved on.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 21, 2012
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