sweeping

Example Sentences

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As far as handicaps go, if you are sweeping your putts, you’re only hurting yourself and no one else…keep it enjoyable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Forest Service, which recently underwent a sweeping structural overhaul.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Lamb Weston has responded by lowering prices in a bid to attract and retain customers alongside a sweeping restructuring plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The glacier was covered with slick ice and sweeping snowdrifts and deep crevasses.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown