sweep
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The pressure generated by that motion can sweep away large amounts of a galaxy's own gas.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Swinney said Hamilton was straying into "incredibly inappropriate territory" and denied trying to sweep the story under the carpet.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The New York Knicks’ sweep of the Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 boosts shares of MSG Sports.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
The Lakers were already interviewing assistant general managers when the season ended in the Western Conference semifinals in a four-game sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
An icy wind seemed to sweep her, though the stove glowed and you couldn’t see your breath even here on the back row.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing sweep
"The Vietnam Wars" by Tod Olson
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