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swept

verb as in brush off, away

verb as in fly, glide

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Truly, the only thing getting swept in this series is the Dodgers’ aura of invincibility, as the Blue Jays did exactly what they needed to do by hitting them precisely where it hurts.

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Defending champions Spain swept aside Sweden 4-0 and Germany edged France 1-0 in women's Nations League first leg action on Friday.

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Hometown companies like Henredon Furniture and Drexel Heritage got swept up in corporate takeovers and others fell into bankruptcy, leaving plants empty and unused.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer senses lifetime employment within his reach—he’s a progressive hero!—and a certain nihilism has swept his caucus.

But Billups is by far the most prominent figure to be swept up in the federal investigation, having coached Portland since the 2021-22 season.

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