sweep

Example Sentences

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Later in the week strong winds and heavy rain could bring an additional hazard as a deep area of low pressure sweeps across the UK.

From BBC

The Joint Forces -- an umbrella organisation of armed groups fighting alongside the army -- said they had "achieved sweeping field victories in the North Kordofan axis".

From Barron's

From the slogs in Perth, the wild drive in Brisbane, the reverse sweep in Adelaide or his Boxing Day bash, the England batter has been the most discussed touring player throughout this Ashes series.

From BBC

The Ashes were decided after only three Tests and England have avoided the indignity of a 5-0 clean sweep.

From BBC

The Chargers would be more than happy to play spoiler against their in-division foe, Gadsden said, as they go for an AFC West sweep on the season.

From Los Angeles Times