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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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“The gated, private parcel offers dramatic panoramic city views and sweeping vistas, with multiple usable tiers featuring generous flat pads, terraced gardens, and a dedicated pool level,” the description notes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The crisis sweeping Central Africa demands immediate action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Local fire crews are launching a sweeping effort to prevent future wildfires in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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

Katherine had said, sweeping her arms out in dramatic gestures, seeming to indicating a family so broad it could be the whole world.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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