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- noun Plural form of
swoop . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
swoop .
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Examples
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Although we know Tara can give as good as she gets, Franklin swoops in to come to her aid, drawing her attention.
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Holding a set of handcuffs, Robin swoops down on Mouse Man.
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Holding a set of handcuffs, Robin swoops down on Mouse Man.
Archive 2008-08-01 2008
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Newer: I think it might be this morning I was walking this morning I was walking through the block of portables, and as I came out on the north side, I saw 3-5 little birds with black heads tumble out of a tree, twittering wildly, then take off, flying in swoops and swirls.
this morning I was walking - emergency weblog; or: epersonae; or: elaine nelson 2001
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Just when one of its acts starts getting somewhere a bigger, fancier label swoops in and scoops 'em up.
! Exclaim.ca - News 2009
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Just when you think Neil Patrick Harris‘ clown is the scariest celebrity costume of 2007, the Smiling Olsen Twin swoops in and takes the prize.
CAPTION THIS: Smiling Olsen Twin Creepiest Costume Ever | Best Week Ever 2007
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Vavi said it was quite clear the swoops were a direct response to a committee resolution adopted earlier this week asking
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NOTW this morning, linking us with a £7m swoop (why are transfers always 'swoops'?) for Micah Richards.
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NOTW this morning, linking us with a £7m swoop (why are transfers always 'swoops'?) for Micah Richards.
East Lower 2009
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Protesters will make their way there from 7 assembly points or "swoops"
Environment news, comment and analysis from the Guardian | guardian.co.uk 2009
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