long sweep
Frequency: 6.27.5 per million words
describes a long, wide, continuous curve or area
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Examples (10)
- The road followed a long sweep around the mountain.
- From the balcony, we could see the long sweep of the coastline.
- The architect designed a long sweep for the grand staircase.
- The river made a gentle long sweep through the valley.
- He gestured with a long sweep of his arm, encompassing the entire estate.
- The artist's brush made a long sweep across the canvas, creating a dramatic effect.
- The historical novel captured the long sweep of political change.
- The car took the long sweep of the highway at a steady pace.
- The camera followed the long sweep of the bird's flight.
- The meadow stretched out in a long sweep towards the distant hills.