sweep

Example Sentences

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The Lakers were already interviewing assistant general managers when the season ended in the Western Conference semifinals in a four-game sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" saw the much-adored Baby Yoda and his adoptive guardian sweep the North American box office with an estimated $102 million take through Monday, industry estimates showed.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Their entire value lies in the ability to sweep up innocent people’s information and sort through it later.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

For all of his historic greatness, Trout has appeared in just three postseason games—a first-round sweep at the hands of the Kansas City Royals in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

He began to sweep with a wide broom while the radio poured forth sad songs about lonely highways, broken hearts, and jail.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary