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

Their entire value lies in the ability to sweep up innocent people’s information and sort through it later.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The party secured a complete sweep on 7 May 2026, retaining control of Richmond‑upon‑Thames Council, leaving the chamber without formal opposition.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

A sheriff’s spokesperson said deputies completed a sweep of the property shortly before noon and found no evidence to support the caller’s threat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Later, when Mr. Costa came in to sweep, he listened to the radio sing a mournful song about a lonely truck driver in jail who longed for his eighteen-wheel rig and the open highway.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary