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Since Carrie has been married — been there, done that — one would think she wouldn’t be in a hurry to sweep up some other dude’s thickened toenail clippings.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

Reitkopp said it’s “sad” when raids sweep up individuals who haven’t committed crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Kyle Rowe looked ready to hit back for Glasgow with a break up the touchline until Barrett tracked back to sweep up his kick through and snuff out the danger.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

It’s going to sweep up innocent people who are not gang members.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2025

Around midnight, after celebrating the defeat of Mr. Lemoncello with Charles and Marjory over a few bottles of root beer, Andrew Peckleman still needed to sweep up around the motel.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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