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The phrase "a practice swing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in the context of sports, particularly golf, to refer to a swing made to practice the motion without hitting a ball.
Example: "Before taking my shot, I always take a practice swing to ensure my form is correct."
Alternatives: "warm-up swing" or "preparatory swing".
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Soriano took a practice swing.
He took a practice swing and finally stepped in.
He also forgot he was in a hazard and grounded his club on a practice swing.
"Michael-friend, why didn't you tell me you had this?" Amin said, taking a practice swing.
You cannot even break it by accident with a practice swing.
As they were walking out of the room, the empress looked at me and took a practice swing!
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The last four were from a golf practice swing gone seriously awry.
McEwing has been unavailable since being injured on a batting practice swing Monday.
When he is hitting, McEwing steps out f the box between each pitch, walks back a few fett and takes an exagerated practice swing, finishing with his hands high and his chin buried in his right shoulder.
"So don't take a big full practice swing if you're just hitting a three-quarter wedge.
On the first tee, after he lined up his shot, he drew his driver back high in the air while turning to look at the clubhead, took a baseball-like practice swing well above the ball — then, immediately, took the club all the way back again and swung.
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