Example Sentences

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The thing is, it wasn’t a brilliant shooting night in which even Beal’s heat checks were swishing.

From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2016

A turn or two more, and the wheels were swishing into the graveled court of a stately mansion.

From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert

Tails were swishing freely, and the bullock nearest me kicked up sharply at its side and swung its head round to brush something away.

From Jock of the Bushveld by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir

The man and boy walked down to the elevator, and in a moment were swishing down to the dark and deserted lobby below.

From Infinite Intruder by Nourse, Alan Edward

The ground leaves were swishing behind us with swiftly advancing footsteps.

From The White Invaders by Cummings, Ray