sweep away
phrasal verb
swept away; sweeping away; sweeps away
: to destroy or remove (something) completely
Floods swept away several houses.
His performance today swept away any doubts about his ability to play.
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Twisters at that strength can destroy mobile homes, flip or lift cars, and sweep away unanchored homes.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
And either you either become crushed by the powerlessness or you’re swept away by it.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Related article His wife was swept away by Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
It's infused with peptides and chamomile to strengthen and soothe skin — and quickly sweeps away grime, makeup, and pollution.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
And either you either become crushed by the powerlessness or you’re swept away by it.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Related article His wife was swept away by Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
It's infused with peptides and chamomile to strengthen and soothe skin — and quickly sweeps away grime, makeup, and pollution.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Sweep away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweep%20away. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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