sweeping
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No, it is not the police dogs' annual convention, but the latest iteration of a feasting phenomenon that is sweeping provincial France.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
In April, the Justice Department revealed sweeping criminal charges against prominent members of Sheinbaum’s Morena party, including Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
He moved quickly to restore severed relations with the United States and introduced sweeping economic reforms, including cutting fuel subsidies that ravaged public finances.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“Set high above the Sunset Strip with sweeping panoramic views, this iconic estate presents a rare opportunity to reimagine and build something truly remarkable in one of Los Angeles’ most coveted enclaves.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Every time she closed her eyes, she imagined St. Helens exploding, and then a flaming wind sweeping down the mountain.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
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