need a swing

Frequency: 5.04.0 per million words

to require a certain change in votes to achieve a result

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Examples (10)

  • The party will need a swing of just 3% in the polls to win the election.
  • To secure victory, the candidate needs a swing of at least 5,000 votes in the key districts.
  • The analysis shows that the government needs a significant swing in public opinion to regain trust.
  • Our polling data indicates we need a modest swing in the suburbs to achieve a majority.
  • The company needs a substantial swing in its market share to compete effectively.
  • Political strategists are monitoring whether the campaign needs a major swing to change its fortunes.
  • The team needs a dramatic swing in performance to avoid relegation.
  • If we need a swing of this magnitude, we must re-evaluate our strategy.
  • The election results suggest the opposition needs a considerable swing to form a government.
  • To achieve our goals, we need a positive swing in investor confidence.