as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
in a bold move, the secretary of the treasury sweepingly transformed the nation's banking system
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Recent Examples of sweepingly
Even more sweepingly, slavery itself must end, everywhere, immediately, and forever.
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Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweepingly
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Prosecutors said Joshua Hunsucker, a 41-year-old former paramedic, systematically killed his wife, Stacy Robinson Hunsucker, with eyedrops – which contain the chemical tetrahydrozoline – and lied about her cause of death to land a $250,000 life insurance policy in September 2018.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The organization’s current chairman, Jabal Amelian, was killed in the initial wave of Israeli-US strikes in late February, while other leading figures have been systematically targeted by Israel since last year.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The two major goals of the Artemis II flight are to thoroughly test the Orion moonship and to work through the procedures and techniques needed to safely guide future crews to the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Tracking top Wall Street analysts can help investors gain key insights, as these experts assign ratings after thoroughly analyzing a company’s fundamentals and the macro and micro factors impacting its performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s no denying that at 5-11, York is widely considered undersized for the pro level.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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It has been widely expected since Lam’s reelection as Communist Party head in January, when observers noted that his consolidation of party authority positioned him to assume the presidency as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Sweepingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweepingly. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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