swept

Example Sentences

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More recently, Iran saw an unprecedented crackdown by the Basij and other security forces on protests that swept across the country in December and January.

From BBC

More than macroeconomic uncertainty has weighed on shares: AppLovin is among the names that have been swept up in a broad-based, recurring selloff in software stocks.

From Barron's

She squinted at her needle and swept a place clear for me with one hand.

From Literature

A dry wind swept through the cottage, whipping the hem of his cloak and nearly extinguishing the hearth fire.

From Literature

But Leclerc swept back past the Mercedes with his signature move around the outside of Turn One at the start of the next lap to secure the final podium position.

From BBC