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or swathe
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as in strip
a long narrow area
The mower cut a swath through the tall grass. A large swath of the country was affected by the hurricane. From the cliffside, we enjoyed a stunning view of the swath of coastline below.
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Recent Examples of swath
Where the former league appealed to gaming fans, the new venture may appeal to a wider swath of NBA fans.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Airlines around the world canceled flights to Israel and were skirting a large swath of airspace in the Middle East on Friday after Israel’s overnight missile strikes on Iran.
—Leslie Josephs, NBC news, 13 June 2025
In reality, agitators set multiple spot fires in a few neighborhoods, including downtown Los Angeles and Paramount, but the blazes in recent days were tiny and quickly controlled, in contrast to the massive wildfires that devastated broad swaths of Southern California in January.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Large swaths of the 460,000-acre forest are located in eastern San Diego County, mostly in the Palomar and Descanso ranger districts.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Airlines around the world canceled flights to Israel and were skirting a large swath of airspace in the Middle East on Friday after Israel’s overnight missile strikes on Iran.
—Leslie Josephs, NBC news, 13 June 2025
In reality, agitators set multiple spot fires in a few neighborhoods, including downtown Los Angeles and Paramount, but the blazes in recent days were tiny and quickly controlled, in contrast to the massive wildfires that devastated broad swaths of Southern California in January.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Large swaths of the 460,000-acre forest are located in eastern San Diego County, mostly in the Palomar and Descanso ranger districts.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swath
Noun
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It will be built on top of the old Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport’s air strip, surrounded by wetlands.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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In other fast food news, Buck reported that Taco Bell launched crispy chicken strips in three new items on Tuesday, June 17.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Two Kansas City suburbs are home to some of the safest drivers in the country, a new report says, while other parts of the area has become substantially more risky to drive in over the last 10 years.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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While comparing the skulls of common chipmunks and voles found in the Chicagoland area collected over the past 125 years, a team found evidence that these rodents have been adapting to life in an increasingly urban environment.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
Noun
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This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Sacramento and San Francisco are several larger cities within AT&T’s coverage regions.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Take that same scenario and multiply it by every other parcel of land that any other outdoor enthusiast could lose access to, and the damage would be extensive.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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First discovered: 4:32 p.m. June 20 Initial location: Fresno County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Fresno Slough Mendota A new wildfire was reported today at 4:32 p.m. in Fresno County, California. Fresno Slough Mendota Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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