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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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The crisis sweeping Central Africa demands immediate action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Local fire crews are launching a sweeping effort to prevent future wildfires in the Santa Monica Mountains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Attorney for the District of Columbia and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, has reportedly begun issuing sweeping subpoenas to tech giants like Reddit, X, Google, Discord and Meta.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The International Energy Agency released a sweeping global energy investment report on Thursday that detailed the changes.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Yes, they said you would come. I was just sweeping out the room for you.”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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