sweep in
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To come into a place quickly and impressively, or to take over somewhere fast and powerfully.
"She swept in twenty minutes late, wearing a red dress and ignoring everyone's stares."
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The Pat McAfee Show Live | Monday May 11th 2026
The Pat McAfee Show · 4:56
We have a sweep in the NBA and a sweep in the NHL.

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TommyVODS · 104:07
Then we just sweep in then.

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Brian Tyler Cohen · 12:46
have to sweep in lots and lots

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BLAST Premier · 251:14
A reverse sweep in a best of five

Alton Brown Cooks Food | Episode 18: Pancakes!
Alton Brown · 5:00
It's got a little sweep in it.