sweeping

Example Sentences

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Forest Service, which recently underwent a sweeping structural overhaul.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On the one-year anniversary of “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping pharmaceutical tariffs on imports of patented drugs manufactured outside the U.S., with limited exemptions.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A broad malaise is sweeping office life at American companies, which appear to be in a race to find inefficiencies and cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Italy's sport minister Andrea Abodi has also called for sweeping changes within the FIGC.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Ever mindful of his manners, Alexander offered a sweeping bow.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood