sweep

Example Sentences

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Dust storms and spinning dust devils sweep across the surface, continually reshaping the landscape and driving processes that scientists are only beginning to fully understand.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

As Storm Dave clears away eastwards early on Easter Sunday, colder air will sweep across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The AI agents can buy protective puts, sweep cash into higher-yielding assets, and add stop-loss orders for customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He would keep an eye on the space after hours and sweep up around the area when it needed it.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“And if you had somebody to sweep up this hair, that’s what he’d be doing right now!”

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist