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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; Sweep account, a kind of bank account; Sweep line algorithm, a concept in computational geometry
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.
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 ]
a notional source of unexpected or illogical questions, ideas, etc. ("that proposal came out of left field") [585] Defined by the Merriam-Webster online American dictionary as having American baseball-related origins [586] (the) Lower 48 used mainly by Alaskans, this is a colloquialism for the 48 Contiguous United States.
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 ...
The guy asked to make another statement after getting a tongue lashing from the judge. And he did it again - telling her to go f**k herself. And got another 6 months.
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.
(WHTM)– Just hours before a contract between WellSpan and UnitedHealthcare Insurance was set to expire, the companies reached an agreement to extend some benefit plans through the end of November.