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sweeping
01
wide-ranging or covering a large area or scope
Approving
Formal
Examples
The CEO presented a sweeping strategy to revitalize the company, addressing issues from marketing to internal operations.
The novel provided a sweeping narrative that spanned multiple generations, exploring the lives of interconnected characters.
02
having a tendency to make broad or overly general statements, often without sufficient detail or consideration
FormalExamples
His sweeping generalizations about the situation ignored many important details.
The politician made sweeping claims about the economy that lacked evidence.
Sweeping
01
the act of cleaning or clearing an area, usually with a broom or similar tool
Examples
The janitor was busy doing the sweeping in the hallway.
The politician 's sweeping of the issue allowed him to avoid difficult questions.
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