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| sweep·ing [ swping ] |
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1. on large scale: wide-ranging and comprehensive, usually affecting a large number of people or things
  sweeping reforms
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2. too general: failing to take specific exceptions or details into consideration
a sweeping condemnation of modern youth
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3. overwhelming: complete, overwhelming, or decisive
a sweeping victory
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4. with broad extent: covering a large area, usually a wide arc or circle
included in her sweeping glance
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noun |
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act of using brush: the action of somebody who sweeps with a brush or broom
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plural noun sweep·ings |
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things swept up: dirt and refuse swept up
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| sweep·ing·ly adverb |
| sweep·ing·ness noun |
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