1
Swede
a
: a native or inhabitant of Sweden
b
: a person of Swedish descent
2
chiefly British
: rutabaga
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Clothing consumption contributes to roughly 3% of a Swede’s total emissions, according to Mistra Future Fashion, a research institute.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Past winners Will Power and Josef Newgarden moved into the top two positions after Rosenqvist pitted, but the Swede regained the lead when Newgarden pitted for the first time on Lap 37 and dropped back to 14th.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Forsberg, a Swede, is enjoying his moment in the sun presently.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
And last weekend the Gophers got a commitment for next season from Alex Lofgren, a 6-foot-4 Swede currently playing for Fargo in the USHL.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The 27-year-old Swede has scored six goals in his past seven appearances for club and country.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
With Powell out, Spoelstra inserted Larsson in his starting group, giving the second-year Swede his 49th start this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Swedes can smell recyclables in a trash bin from 30 yards.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Past winners Will Power and Josef Newgarden moved into the top two positions after Rosenqvist pitted, but the Swede regained the lead when Newgarden pitted for the first time on Lap 37 and dropped back to 14th.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Forsberg, a Swede, is enjoying his moment in the sun presently.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
And last weekend the Gophers got a commitment for next season from Alex Lofgren, a 6-foot-4 Swede currently playing for Fargo in the USHL.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The 27-year-old Swede has scored six goals in his past seven appearances for club and country.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
With Powell out, Spoelstra inserted Larsson in his starting group, giving the second-year Swede his 49th start this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Swedes can smell recyclables in a trash bin from 30 yards.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Swede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swede. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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