sweepings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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But sweepings demands for a more equitable society were left for later.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2020
“The paper of ‘A sketch of the viscera,’ c.1515–16, contains fragments of wood chips, hair, wool and insect parts, possibly sweepings from the mill floor,” explains the Royal Collection, in its statement.
From Fox News • Jan. 29, 2019
It was like mild Ovaltine mixed with floor sweepings.
From New York Times • May 25, 2017
He has filled his head with the sweepings of others’ observations and energetically blinded himself to anything that might confound his preconceptions.
From Washington Post • Oct. 2, 2015
“Eh, well, we shall have to take other steps, though I do not know what. Weigh all sweepings again today.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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