sweep

Example Sentences

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He would keep an eye on the space after hours and sweep up around the area when it needed it.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

After a largely dry Monday, a band of rain is likely to sweep southeastwards during Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Then allies could be more willing to help sweep the Strait of Hormuz for mines, for example, or provide other security in the region.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Protecting ships through the narrow strait would require cooperation with other countries because the U.S. lacks the number or type of ships needed to sweep mines and conduct escorts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Londoners emerge at daylight, sweep the rubble from their doorways, and go about their day.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin