Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweeping
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One of the units had a series of hexagonal mirrors ascending the stairway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026 -
There was something about ascending the mountain first, before soaring down it, that spoke to them.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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These aircraft are capable of operating from naval ships, enhancing Tokyo’s tactical flexibility amid rising tensions with Beijing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Friends of the Parks and Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois had hoped to force the removal of the new steel-and-glass arena rising within the colonnades of the 1924 stadium.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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But was that uprising really such a good idea?—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
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Those plans were derailed by mounting financial challenges, The Charlotte Observer reported.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Its absence in 2025 followed mounting industry pressures that have impacted festivals nationwide, including rising production costs and challenging economic conditions.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2026
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Andrew was photographed climbing a tree on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will then quickly rebound on Tuesday, climbing to near 60 degrees.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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This prosecutor litigates cases arising from accidents in the mountains.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein but has made no comment on allegations arising from the recent release of Epstein files.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Upsweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweeping. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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