Example Sentences

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Enthusiasm for custom chips made by Broadcom has been sweeping Wall Street going into the company’s earnings report on Thursday, and some analysts are keeping an upbeat outlook for its next few years.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

ChatGPT rolled out at the end of 2022, and A.I. has been sweeping over every industry.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2025

A massive blizzard has been sweeping across parts of California and Nevada in the western United States.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024

In fairness, even if it was a joke, he might not be wrong: His fellow nominee Robert Downey Jr. has been sweeping the season.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Often, when a storm has been sweeping over the great oaks above, you have told me that you enjoy gazing upon the fury of the one and the resistance of the other.

From Mauprat by Young, Stanley