swung
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Former world champion Prince Naseem Hamed and UFC star Paddy Pimblett watched from ringside as Pili swung wildly in the fifth, only for Taylor to make her miss and fire back.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
After the Mercedes swung around and law enforcement vehicles surrounded it, the driver stepped out with his hands up — only to swiftly step back inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
U.S. jobless claims swung upward again somewhat last week but were generally flat as job creation slows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
That was how fast, in miles per hour, White Sox hitters swung the bat a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
One by one, Nine swept them back into satchels, then cinched them up and swung them into the tree hollow behind him, where they landed with a soft thud.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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