swathe

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Tens of thousands of people have left Tyre, but around 20,000 remain, including 15,000 displaced from surrounding villages, despite Israeli evacuation warnings covering most of the city and a broad swathe of the south.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2021, a swathe of land was purchased by the community after Buccleuch Estates announced its intention to sell off a huge chunk of its Borders Estate.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

In the longer run, it could affect a broader swathe of the stock market—and even hurt the U.S. chip makers that still have a technological edge over everyone else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The Met Office warning also affects Somerset and a large swathe of Wales, stretching from Cardiff and Swansea up to Bangor.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

The sea, visible ahead of her in a gray swathe only a few shades darker than the sky, moved in giant, undulating swells.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo