Example Sentences

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Waves of xenophobia had swept the nation at the turn of the century following a massive surge of immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Turkish and Turkmen raiders had swept down out of the mountains a couple of years before.

From Slate • Dec. 15, 2024

Ronaldo-mania had swept over Scotland at the same pace as the Portugal captain's stroppy march down the Hampden tunnel at the full-time whistle.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024

Until, that is, he confirmed that he himself had swept up said ashes without realizing it at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024

At the time, India was very, very poor, especially in the north, where famines and droughts had swept across the countryside and people were pushed off their land.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson