sweeps

[ sweeps ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. Slang. sweep ².

Example Sentences

Worried about the potential for homeless encampment sweeps and an oppressive police presence during the Games, the group has taken note of Hoover’s background.

From Los Angeles Times

The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office was sent a bomb threat via email Friday night, prompting the sheriff’s office to evacuate more than 100 employees, but sweeps by bomb-sniffing dogs found nothing suspicious.

From Los Angeles Times

But it is difficult to do extensive searches and local police chief Hadush Gebremedhin says he has asked his superiors for more support to conduct bigger sweeps.

From BBC

As she sweeps up broken glass outside her shop, Inna knows her country’s future is in the hands of Americans voting more than 5,000 miles away.

From BBC

Power cuts, travel disruption and possible damage to buildings are expected this weekend as Storm Ashley sweeps across Scotland, bringing high winds and rain.

From BBC