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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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Adopting a more casual style, ditching a tie and suit, he has delivered speech after speech without notes, sweeping through topics as if trying to break free of the image of a dyed‑in‑the‑wool economist.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Within days, Zelenskyy extended similar agreements to the UAE and Qatar, sweeping the western shore of the Persian Gulf in a single diplomatic sprint.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Pre-1942, she struggled to incorporate details into her sweeping landscapes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Seven people charged in connection with the explosion were arrested in a sweeping operation early Thursday morning, Reisig said, including Blackstar Fireworks owner Craig Cutright.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

I stare out the window at a man sweeping leaves off his driveway.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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