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  • present participle of sweep.
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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Last year, Allen came under fire after announcing sweeping cuts at about two dozen local affiliates that included laying off meteorologists, part of a reorganization to centralize forecasts at the Weather Channel in Atlanta.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Zverev has sat comfortably inside the top 10 for most of the past nine years, encountering few problems while sweeping up the biggest ATP Tour titles.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

Miss Mortimer took a broom from the classroom closet and began sweeping up the broken glass.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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