swing away

Frequency: 5.45.1 per million words

to move in a curve away from a point

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Examples (10)

  • The branch was too thin to swing away from.
  • He decided to swing away from the main path to explore.
  • The car had to swing away from the oncoming truck.
  • She watched the bird swing away on the wind.
  • The boxer had to swing away from his opponent's powerful punch.
  • The boat had to swing away from the strong current.
  • He had to swing away from the crowd to find some peace.
  • The gymnast had to swing away from the bar to complete the dismount.
  • The artist used broad strokes to swing away from the center of the canvas.
  • The child had to swing away from the edge of the playground to avoid falling.