Meaning of the word sweeping in English
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sweeping
US /ˈswiː.pɪŋ/
UK /ˈswiː.pɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
extending or performed in a long, continuous curve
Example:
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The car took a sweeping turn around the bend.
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She made a sweeping gesture with her arm.
2.
having an overwhelmingly decisive effect
Example:
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The team achieved a sweeping victory.
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The new policy had a sweeping impact on the industry.
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