swung
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Smucker swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $388.1 million, or $3.64 a share, from a loss of $729 million, or $6.85 a share, a year earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The lingerie and apparel retailer swung to a $47.7 million profit in the first quarter from a loss a year earlier, and raised its full-year outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Yamamoto swung around and tossed the ball to Alex Freeland, who nabbed Marsh’s hands.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Rashid Khan then swung momentum further in the Titans' favour, claiming two wickets in an over as captain Rajat Patidar fell for 15 and Krunal Pandya followed soon after.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
A tall, middle-aged man swung gracefully out of the carriage.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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