as in broad
having considerable extent
calls for sweeping changes in the way the nation manages security in its major ports
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
the wind swept across the plain without respite
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as in curving
to turn away from a straight line or course
from this point the mountain range sweeps to the northeast and extends into the next state
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Recent Examples of sweeping
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Ten plush cabins are located on the main deck, with triple accommodation and interconnecting rooms that can sleep up to five, each with sweeping sea views, robes, and slippers, and binoculars for wildlife viewing.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
David Klepper, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Bernstein and Rocklin still managed to see something special here, not least the six huge windows that opened to sweeping Hudson River views.
—Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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Take in sweeping landmark views from the dining area, where sliding glass doors open onto a wraparound terrace with an outdoor kitchen alongside a pergola-shaded alfresco dining space, a fire pit and a plunge pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Ten plush cabins are located on the main deck, with triple accommodation and interconnecting rooms that can sleep up to five, each with sweeping sea views, robes, and slippers, and binoculars for wildlife viewing.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The law grants American spy agencies sweeping powers to surveil the communications of people suspected of being agents of a foreign power.
—David Klepper, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Bernstein and Rocklin still managed to see something special here, not least the six huge windows that opened to sweeping Hudson River views.
—Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ives and Ward acknowledge that Cruise did bring GM access to technology that has helped improve safety features across its broader lineup and helped attract top software engineers to the automaker.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Through these gatherings a broader argument began cohering: men faced systematic and fundamental discrimination in a changing world.Theresa Iker / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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The design features the curving body of Quetzalcóatl, the Aztec cosmic serpent, rendered in ferrocement with an iridescent finish that shifts between golden emerald and deep violet blue—colors evocative of the quetzal bird’s feathers.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Does the judge's ruling have wider implications for the case against Trump and 18 others?Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The brand targets a wide range of women, from teenagers to those who are middle-aged.David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Our testers loved that this show-stealing eyeliner was easy to maneuver thanks to its angular tip that painted pigmented, smear-proof lines — gliding smoothly across mature eyelids with wrinkles, too.Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Make sure to boost their confidence by celebrating every step forward, including balancing, striding, gliding and pedaling.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Survivor: China China has such a great, deep cast — even beyond the obvious returnees of Amanda, James, Peih-Gee, and a positively hilarious Courtney.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the camp’s intimate size: hosting 110 campers at a time, allows for deeper relationships and a strong sense of community, setting Falcon Camp apart.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The company operates 5 luxury travel and cruising brands out of offices in London, New York, Melbourne, Split, Athens, and Cape Town.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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So, what if cruising alone as a woman could be just as fulfilling?Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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There’s even an expansive private patio with Magic Kingdom views.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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Congress ultimately undid a record 16 rules at the outset of Trump’s first term, marking the most expansive use of the CRA to date.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Sweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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