swept

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Evans surmises the fish that survived were in an area of the creek where less charred material and sediment were swept in.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Some are wondering why bitcoin is struggling while semiconductor stocks and other AI-linked names have been swept up in a powerful momentum-driven rally.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

She did her charts and cleaned the hut; dusted, shook, and swept; got new palm fronds to make Alex’s bed; arranged sea shells around the coconut pearl and her mother’s picture.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr