1
Swede
a
: a native or inhabitant of Sweden
b
: a person of Swedish descent
2
chiefly British
: rutabaga
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Stark had been on the fringes of the LPGA Tour field before her victory last year at Erin Hills — but after securing her tour status with a major win, the Swede promptly missed the cut in five of her next seven tournaments.
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ABC News, 3 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
Nantasket Sweets by Swedes Beach days and candy are a classic pairing, and Nantasket Sweets by Swedes brings a Scandinavian twist to the tradition.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
It was dominated by Canadians, Russians, Swedes, Finns and Czechs.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Think Avicii, Alesso, Axwell, and other Swedes beginning with other letters.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Malte Gustafsson would add to their stable of D and Swedes as well.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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ABC News, 3 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
Nantasket Sweets by Swedes Beach days and candy are a classic pairing, and Nantasket Sweets by Swedes brings a Scandinavian twist to the tradition.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
It was dominated by Canadians, Russians, Swedes, Finns and Czechs.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Think Avicii, Alesso, Axwell, and other Swedes beginning with other letters.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Malte Gustafsson would add to their stable of D and Swedes as well.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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“Swede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swede. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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