sweep
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Harvard-Westlake 10, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 4: The Wolverines took over first place in the Mission League with a three-game sweep.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
They see themselves at the cutting edge of a trend that is about to sweep the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
While many of these actions have been reported, together they reveal the full sweep of the changes.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
He said other countries would join in the blockade, and that the U.S. would begin efforts to sweep for possible mines.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
There was true learning there, and a great sweep of understanding.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Vocabulary lists containing sweep
"The Vietnam Wars" by Tod Olson
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