swept

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A wave of enthusiasm for the AI computing and hardware trade has swept Oracle’s stock higher since.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

The leading two players had swept the past nine majors between them, but Sinner's early exit in Paris, and Alcaraz's absence with injury, provided a golden opportunity for the rest of the field.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

But the force of Pain was too swift, and even as his paws brushed some bramble or bough, he was swept away before he could catch hold.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman