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[ adjective ] moving in a wide curve
Examples "sweeping strokes" Used in print (Stephen Longstreet, Eagles Where I Walk....)David began to shave with great sweeping strokes . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Examples "a sweeping glance" "a wide-sweeping view of the river" Used in print (Peter Field, Rattlesnake Ridge....)Sweeping a look around , he saw that he was safe for_the_moment . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] ignoring distinctions
Synonyms Examples "indiscriminate slaughter of a population" "sweeping generalizations" "wholesale destruction" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having broad range or effect
Synonyms Examples "had extensive press coverage" "far-reaching changes in the social structure" "sweeping reforms" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having broad range or effect
Synonyms Examples "had extensive press coverage" "far-reaching changes in the social structure" "sweeping reforms" Related terms |
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