swept
Example Sentences
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The tornado, which swept through the Aude department on Monday, hit the village of Pomas hardest, damaging around 300 homes and injuring 39 people, two severely.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
And by Monday, rumors swept through Wall Street on what other steps the government could take.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Dodgers swept the three-game weekend series against the supposed contenders behind three starting pitchers who will lead off the playoffs yet who would not all be here if Walter didn’t own the joint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
He swept the 'Sunshine Double' - the name given to the back-to-back tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami Open - without dropping a set.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
After ten minutes of steady swimming, a huge stump swept past him, its roots extended like outstretched hands.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
