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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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His job included sweeping the floor and packaging mail orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

That outdoor space comes in the form of a sweeping terrace that wraps around much of the property and comes complete with multiple seating areas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 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

The software slump began in earnest at the start of the year, when months of underperformance culminated in a sweeping selloff.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Sometimes there is a bookstore in Frankenforde, and sometimes there isn’t,” the woman answered, still sweeping.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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