swung
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- unswung adjective
Example Sentences
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Benchmark U.S. oil futures have swung sharply since the Iran conflict started and have traded at an average of about $82 a barrel so far this month, compared with a February average of about $65.
For days, the global oil market has swung wildly while traders from New York to London to Singapore have watched footage of drones and missiles flying across the Middle East.
On the bus, Jeff swung into a seat up front that already had someone sitting by the window.
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The dogs immediately swung down off the trail toward the lake, trying to get at the wolves and deer.
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I grasped the handlebar as he swung the sled around and started for the trail.
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