sweeping
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In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s signature climate program, cap-and-invest late Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Attorney for the District of Columbia and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, has reportedly begun issuing sweeping subpoenas to tech giants like Reddit, X, Google, Discord and Meta.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Analysts say the safeguards floated to shield European manufacturers from state-subsidized goods could effectively serve as a sweeping new trade-defense mechanism against China, though the proposal is still under debate among EU member states.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The International Energy Agency released a sweeping global energy investment report on Thursday that detailed the changes.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“There’s the outer row that we see,” she said, sweeping her hand along the jawline.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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