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  • present participle of sweep.
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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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It was a difficult day for the broader market, as Quantinuum’s first full trading session coincided with a hotter-than-expected U.S. jobs report and a sweeping selloff in tech stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

An observation deck on its roof would offer sweeping views of the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Fujimori has defined her campaign with an array of "tough-on-crime" policies, while Sánchez has promised sweeping changes to the state and higher public spending.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The Obama Presidential Center, slated to open this month, includes a public library, basketball court and a sweeping view.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Now, at home, she was sweeping the floor.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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