free-swinging
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- free-swinger noun
Etymology
Origin of free-swinging
First recorded in 1945–50; free(wheeling) + swinging
Example Sentences
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At the end of the sixth inning, he had thrown only 69 pitches while mowing through a free-swinging Rockies lineup.
From Los Angeles Times
The Timberwolves ran through Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves like free-swinging turnstiles, and ran 40-year-old LeBron James off because of too many minutes.
From Los Angeles Times
Maybe one of their free-swinging sluggers gets traded for an arm.
From Seattle Times
But the free-swinging Phillies let prime opportunities go to waste.
From Seattle Times
According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times
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