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  • present participle of sweep.
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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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In the early 1990s, Sullivan moved into Birch Hall, a sweeping home set in 12 acres of land near Theydon Bois which he spent £7.5m building.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

An observation deck on its roof would offer sweeping views of the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In April, the Justice Department revealed sweeping criminal charges against prominent members of Sheinbaum’s Morena party, including Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He moved quickly to restore severed relations with the United States and introduced sweeping economic reforms, including cutting fuel subsidies that ravaged public finances.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

No see you laters, no hugs, and no sweeping declarations of love.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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