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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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Within days, Zelenskyy extended similar agreements to the UAE and Qatar, sweeping the western shore of the Persian Gulf in a single diplomatic sprint.

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

Cool westerly winds are returning to the UK, sweeping away this week's brief burst of spring warmth.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Then he backs toward his drafting table, sweeping away his half-finished school project to reveal a blank page and picking up a pencil.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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