swept

Example Sentences

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A 145-year-old rugby club has been left reeling after a "devastating" fire swept through its clubhouse, destroying precious trophies and memorabilia.

From BBC

An exceptionally rare tropical storm, named Cyclone Senyar, caused catastrophic landslides and flooding in Indonesia, with homes swept away and thousands of buildings submerged.

From BBC

President Ferdinand Marcos has seen friend and foe alike, including a congressman cousin, swept up by the spiraling scandal since he first put the issue centre stage in a July national address.

From Barron's

“Stoppard’s characters are theater people, professional makers of scenes, and some of these scenes get swept into the play. … ‘

From Los Angeles Times

An exceptionally rare tropical cyclone, named Cyclone Senyar, caused catastrophic landslides and flooding in Indonesia, with homes swept away and thousands of buildings submerged.

From BBC