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have swept

  • present perfect of sweep.

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Donations and volunteers from across the country have swept into the hardest-hit state of La Guaira, which authorities have declared a "disaster zone."

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander -- all foreign players -- have swept the last seven league MVP awards.

From Barron's Feb. 14, 2026

The pair have swept the past eight Grand Slams and dominated the ATP Tour, leading to one question: can anybody stop them in 2026?

From BBC Dec. 17, 2025

Among the questions in the petition and being asked by many Hong Kongers include how the blaze could have swept through the buildings so rapidly and whether any government officials should be held responsible.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2025

How easily the ocean must have swept him away.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour