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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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But it’s also not every tax year that Congress and the president are able to get sweeping tax reforms like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act across the finish line.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Pre-1942, she struggled to incorporate details into her sweeping landscapes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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 harmattan was intensifying, and the wind sweeping across the lake could make it quite chilly, especially since I had no clothing other than my shorts, and no bedding, either.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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