take a sweep

Frequency: 5.13.1 per million words

to perform a sweeping motion or search

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Examples (10)

  • The detective decided to take a sweep of the crime scene for any overlooked evidence.
  • The security team will take a quick sweep of the premises before the VIPs arrive.
  • Before they left, they decided to take a final sweep of the campsite to ensure nothing was left behind.
  • The police plan to take a thorough sweep of the area where the suspect was last seen.
  • The search party will take a wide sweep of the forest, covering as much ground as possible.
  • Let's take a quick sweep through the house to make sure all the doors are locked.
  • The volunteers will take a sweep of the beach to collect any washed-up debris.
  • The auditor will take a comprehensive sweep of the company's financial records.
  • After the party, we had to take a sweep of the garden to tidy up.
  • The team will take a systematic sweep of the building to ensure everyone has evacuated.