swept

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A mother and her two children were swept away into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday evening, and one of the children remains missing, after powerful waves created dangerous conditions, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Knicks had swept the favored Spurs in their home barn, edging closer to a long-forlorn franchise’s first championship since Nixon was huddling with Haldeman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The election comes after years of turmoil since Pashinyan was swept to power in a 2018 street revolution.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The leading two players had swept the past nine majors between them, but Sinner's early exit in Paris, and Alcaraz's absence with injury, provided a golden opportunity for the rest of the field.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Suddenly, she swept her skirts around him and stepped down from the rostrum, making for Pearl.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck