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A homeless encampment sweep is the forced removal of homeless people and their property from a public area. It is a frequently-used strategy to mitigate issues related to homelessness. [ 1 ] Often called "encampment resolutions" or "clean-ups" by local governments, they are alternatively labeled "sweeps" by advocacy groups . [ 2 ]
Humblebrag – a statement that purports to be modest while delivering a boast. Hypallage – a literary device that reverses the syntactic relation of two words (as in "her beauty's face"). Hyperbaton – a figure of speech in which words that naturally belong together are separated from each other for emphasis or effect.
Sweep (fish), a number of fish in the suborder Scorpidinae; Sweep (horse) (1907–1936), champion Thoroughbred race horse; Sweep (motorcycle), in group motorcycle riding, the last rider in line; Sweep (software), a digital audio editor; Sweep, a gradual bend or elbow, in conduit, ductwork, piping, or other tubing; Well sweep, an irrigation tool
In a statement on Tuesday, Warren said that if Chavez-DeRemer “commits as labor secretary to strengthen labor unions and promote worker power, she’s a strong candidate for the job.”
Half a million workers denigrated on TV with sweeping statements by their boss. Hugely damaging,” she posted on X. Mr Penman had written to Sir Keir after last week’s speech, saying the union ...
Equivocation – using a term with more than one meaning in a statement without specifying which meaning is intended. [21] Ambiguous middle term – using a middle term with multiple meanings. [22] Definitional retreat – changing the meaning of a word when an objection is raised. [23]
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support ... allowing space for both gas-powered cars and electric vehicles," Leavitt said in a statement.
Loaded language [a] is rhetoric used to influence an audience by using words and phrases with strong connotations.This type of language is very often made vague to more effectively invoke an emotional response and/or exploit stereotypes.