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swanning

  • present participle of swan.

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Whether you’re swanning around with an iPhone, a gold Rolex watch, a diamond ring or a string of pearls, try not to flash them when you’re out in public.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

There was a lot of scrambling, but there has been a great vibe, with everyone excited for the celebs to start swanning in.

From BBC Feb. 18, 2024

“So the last thing you’d expect is for proto-sharks and proto-bony fish to be swanning around at the same time.”

From New York Times Sep. 28, 2022

Though she looks young and hip, she’s truly an old soul who dreams of living like her dear grandmother, swanning about in colorful caftans, not caring about what other people think.

From Seattle Times Aug. 11, 2022

She took no time for posturing or swanning, but tilted immediately off in a stiff dive, angling toward the west side of the tank.

From The Little Lady of the Big House by London, Jack

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