swing over

verb

swung over; swinging over; swings over
US, informal
: to make a brief visit
I'll swing over after work to drop off the paperwork.

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However, silver is also one of the more volatile precious metals, and prices can experience significant swings over short periods. Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Montgomery swung over the pitch. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 Rafaela aggravated his back on a diving catch during the homestand last week and Contreras hyperextended his elbow on a swing over the weekend. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Kids can rope swing over obstacles, conquer glass and log bridges, shoot down a 70-foot-long slide and discover panoramic views of Denver 90 feet in the air. Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for swing over

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“Swing over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swing%20over. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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