sweeping
Example Sentences
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For investors, the implications are selective rather than sweeping.
From Barron's
Instead of declaring a single sweeping resolution, run small experiments.
The move gave the government sweeping powers to take strong actions against the group.
From BBC
In Europe, a sweeping blackout in Spain in April highlighted how big power swings can overwhelm the system.
In last spring’s world championship in Canada, for example, Chinese athletes were accused of touching a stone with a broom, kicking a stone and illegal sweeping — all forbidden acts.
From Los Angeles Times
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