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as in deviating
to change one's course or direction
thinking that we were being followed, we abruptly swung to the left at the next intersection swing right at James St.
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as in whipping
to change the course or direction of (something)
at the sound of gunfire, the cavalry officer swung his horse around and galloped rapidly back to the fort
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as in manipulating
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a man who's able to swing two full-time jobs
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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
he swung the bat as hard as he could but he missed the ball don't let the wind swing that gate shut
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as in hanging
to place on an elevated point without support from below
beach towels swung up to dry on the lifeguard's high chair
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as in affording
to have enough money for
I don't think that we can swing that hefty a mortgage
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The show is deviating from the order of Kennedy's books, which explored the romance between Logan and Grace in the second installment, The Mistake.
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Charles Melton sweetly dedicated an award to his wife and newborn daughter, deviating from his famously private nature.
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.
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Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.
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But Swedish intelligence recently alleged the country was manipulating economic data and that the true inflation rate could be much higher, perhaps as high as 15%.
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Fears of government officials manipulating world events – including the Iran war – to make a quick buck.
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As heat and humidity returned during the afternoon, the atmosphere rapidly recharged and thunderstorms evolved into rotating supercells capable of producing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.
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Supper clubs, rotating potlucks and recurring gatherings have become the way people are eating, connecting and building community again, and when the conversation turns to hosting, one name still anchors it.
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Dodging rockfall that would’ve cracked my low-hanging differential.
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In another, a Midwestern college town is hanging flags and learning chants for a country most of its residents had never thought much about before June.
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Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021, signaling that many were feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs as 2025 ended.
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Beasley even lit up the scoreboard consistently across the globe in China, affording him unquestioned credentials as an offensive wizard worldwide.
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People in their 20s and 30s are pulling chess sets, backgammon boards and mahjong tiles out of closets and grandparents’ attics, turning them into the centerpiece of their social lives.
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While Svoboda is at least another year away from turning pro, Halttunen might be ready to make his NHL debut sometime during the 2026-27 season.
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Pressing for clearer answers For months, frustration among stakeholders has centered on numbers that keep shifting as the district revises its budget projections.
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Congress holds power of the purse The shifting funds are certain to ignite growing concerns in Congress over the separation of powers, and the president’s use of federal funds allocated by lawmakers.
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“Swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swinging. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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