swingeing
Americanadjective
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Origin of swingeing
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At the same time, he has been criticised for swingeing job cuts as he tries to restore order to the club's finances.
From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026
The budget cap was introduced as part of a swingeing set of regulation changes aimed at closing up the field and making the racing in F1 more competitive.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2022
The public market imposes a fairly swingeing discount on inorganic growth.
From The Verge • Mar. 8, 2022
Italy was the first Western country to introduce swingeing restrictions on movement after uncovering the outbreak almost six weeks ago.
From Reuters • Mar. 31, 2020
Why, madam, he has a swingeing estate, which I design to purchase as a saint, and spend like a gentleman.
From The Constant Couple or, A Trip to the Jubilee by Farquhar, George
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