sweep up

Example Sentences

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Their entire value lies in the ability to sweep up innocent people’s information and sort through it later.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Since Carrie has been married — been there, done that — one would think she wouldn’t be in a hurry to sweep up some other dude’s thickened toenail clippings.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

Kyle Rowe looked ready to hit back for Glasgow with a break up the touchline until Barrett tracked back to sweep up his kick through and snuff out the danger.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Inside, as periodic power cuts permit, workers sweep up shattered masonry and painstakingly restore ruined grand staircases.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2024

So I have him sweep up the stable.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz