swept

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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 election comes after years of turmoil since Pashinyan was swept to power in a 2018 street revolution.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

Last year, she says, a wildfire swept through 17 days after her goats cleared a residence - and the flames stopped 100 yards from where the goats had done their work.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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