sweep
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Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" saw the much-adored Baby Yoda and his adoptive guardian sweep the North American box office with an estimated $102 million take through Monday, industry estimates showed.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Bordeaux Begles' demolition job over Leinster completed the European clean sweep for French men's rugby teams.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Sparrows in New Zealand flap their wings near automatic-door sensors at bus stations, then sweep inside to feast.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Their entire value lies in the ability to sweep up innocent people’s information and sort through it later.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
I punch in the garage door code, grab a broom, and sweep the puddle inside.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
Vocabulary lists containing sweep
"The Vietnam Wars" by Tod Olson
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