sweeping
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South Korea warned last week that Chinese and Russian support was helping revive the North Korean economy, which has struggled for years under sweeping international sanctions, almost complete international isolation and huge military investment.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The sweeping red dress included elegant black gloves that matched her Stuart Weitzman heels.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Schulman’s big picture has also included sweeping job cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
With that came new work requirements, costs of the program shifting to states, and other sweeping changes that could lead to more than 3 million people losing access within the next few years.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
“I brought you here to celebrate,” he said when his eyes had finished sweeping all the corners.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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