Example Sentences

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The best chance of the half fell to McFadden just over the half-hour mark when she swivelled and fired a half-cleared corner inches wide of the post.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

He opened the scoring with a deft touch and swivelled finish after Declan Rice's threaded ball caught out the United defence.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023

Shamsi pinched a single and Maharaj swivelled the next ball for four, beating his chest in celebration.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2023

Pedro played a one-two with Danilo Cataldi, gathered with his back to goal and swivelled to curl a magnificent shot into the top left corner.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Things out of place, especially — a canister swivelled out from the wall, an umbrella come partly open in the closet.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen