sweeping
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The former Nike executive has made many similarly sweeping calls since coming aboard in January.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
At last October’s summit in Busan, South Korea, Washington threatened sweeping software export controls.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Think of Cosm, perhaps, as a mini version of Las Vegas’ Sphere, but smaller doesn’t mean any less sweeping.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
In its suit, the nonprofit said the dark color of the pool's basin "creates the sweeping mirror image of the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument that millions of visitors experience every year."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Three thick, gray, dripping tentacles came groping, sweeping toward them—Christopher slammed himself against the deck, pulling Mal with him.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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