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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are sweeping" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action that is currently happening, often indicating a broad or comprehensive effect.
Example: "The changes in policy are sweeping across the entire organization, affecting every department."
Alternatives: "are extensive" or "are far-reaching".
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are sweeping
adjective
Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things
synonyms
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TORONTO — The charges are sweeping.
Food-borne illnesses are sweeping the country.
The study's conclusions are sweeping.
Legislators are sweeping their offices for bugs.
SHAREHOLDERS are sweeping out managers of Britain's biotech firms.
There are sweeping mountain views from every vantage point.
Health care reform initiatives are sweeping the nation.
In his absence, rumours are sweeping the streets.
The same two forces of liberalisation and new technology are sweeping through the industry.
Now signs of change are sweeping through the black theater community.
In colloquial French he claims that "winds of change" are sweeping his native province.
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