swept

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Wildlife experts and conservationists had previously observed that, in the wake of the storm, Tapanuli orangutan sightings had dissipated - fuelling speculation that the great apes may have been swept away by floods and landslides.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Evans surmises the fish that survived were in an area of the creek where less charred material and sediment were swept in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

New roads and bridges, thousands of new homes, and a hospital have risen from the rubble since a storm swept the coastal city in 2023, leaving thousands missing and over 40,000 homeless.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Some are wondering why bitcoin is struggling while semiconductor stocks and other AI-linked names have been swept up in a powerful momentum-driven rally.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Or at least that’s what Natalie thought she heard as she and Churro were swept away down the street.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz