Example Sentences

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“The impending winter storm, which will sweep across half the nation, will make the first-quarter data volatile,” said Matthew Martin, senior U.S. economist at Oxford Economics.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

The path of totality of the Aug. 12 solar eclipse will sweep across much of Spain, but Basque Country, in the north, is our pick for sparser crowds and plenty to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Authorities expect the cyclone to remain over the ocean -- although it will sweep close to land -- meaning cities will avoid the worst of the system.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

"It almost certainly will sweep the world, so from that standpoint, it's something that will come up quickly," says Prof Smith.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

So I will sweep sweep and straighten straighten.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads