swept
Example Sentences
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Outsiders would sometimes stumble across the Rocket Lab community and be swept up in its orbit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
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
New roads and bridges, thousands of new homes, and a hospital have risen from the rubble since a storm swept the coastal city in 2023, leaving thousands missing and over 40,000 homeless.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
The accusations persisted, especially when Sam Smith swept four awards in 2014.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
She swept around the coffin and Imogene, and mounted the steps to the altar.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
