1
Swede
a
: a native or inhabitant of Sweden
b
: a person of Swedish descent
2
chiefly British
: rutabaga
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Sweden had a legitimate threat in stoppage time on goal, but Suzuki was able to corral it and avoid the late winner for the Swedes.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Unlike Chinese drivers, who frequently engage with their vehicle's AI, many Swedes (and Americans) are skeptical, or disinterested in doing so.
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Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Viggo Björck, a 5-foot-9 Swede who plays bigger than his diminutive stature, has been on the rise after collecting six points (one goal and five assists) in eight appearances at last month’s IIHF World Championships.
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Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
The Swede's game should fit this difficult track, but contending or not will rely on what is going on between the ears.
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Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
As recently as early March, Wallstedt looked to be a tradable asset, with several other teams reportedly asking for the young Swede — the Wild’s first round pick in the 2021 draft — as part of a possible trade package.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Also reported this morning, the latter Swede is being linked with a loan to Ajax while Casado has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia and AS Monaco where Ansu Fati has enjoyed a highly successful temporary assignment in 2025/2026.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Co-founder Max Junestrand, a 25-year-old Swede, says the company is gaining ground on Harvey, with fewer employees and less spend.
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Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Unlike Chinese drivers, who frequently engage with their vehicle's AI, many Swedes (and Americans) are skeptical, or disinterested in doing so.
—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Viggo Björck, a 5-foot-9 Swede who plays bigger than his diminutive stature, has been on the rise after collecting six points (one goal and five assists) in eight appearances at last month’s IIHF World Championships.
—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
The Swede's game should fit this difficult track, but contending or not will rely on what is going on between the ears.
—
Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.
—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
As recently as early March, Wallstedt looked to be a tradable asset, with several other teams reportedly asking for the young Swede — the Wild’s first round pick in the 2021 draft — as part of a possible trade package.
—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Also reported this morning, the latter Swede is being linked with a loan to Ajax while Casado has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia and AS Monaco where Ansu Fati has enjoyed a highly successful temporary assignment in 2025/2026.
—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Co-founder Max Junestrand, a 25-year-old Swede, says the company is gaining ground on Harvey, with fewer employees and less spend.
—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Swede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swede. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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