Sentence examples for sweep only from inspiring English sources

The 2008 election, a Democratic sweep, only intensified the trend.

A partisan trowd of 17,410 cheered the Lakers' sweep, only the fourth in N.B.A. playoff his tory.

Of 42 illegal immigrants caught in the Chuy's sweep, only one was charged with a crime, and it was not related to the raid.

The headwaiter or maitre d' told the writer to sweep only what fell on the floor and not to touch anything on the table, especially money or jewelry.

Grant had completely outmaneuvered Lee several times, for example at Petersburg, which should have been a Vicksburg-style sweep, only to have the moment thrown away by sluggish commanders; the same thing happened to Sheridan in the Valley.

Sri Lanka are sinking without a trace as Jayawardene attempts the reverse sweep, only to miscue straight to Sammy on the off side, who takes an easy catch with glee.

Former England wicketkeeper Jones smashed three sixes in his superb 75-ball innings before missing an attempted sweep, but only Will Gidman, with a stubborn unbeaten 52, made a significant contribution alongside him.

"England at the moment look as though they're over that wobble they had just before tea". Ooohhhh, another touch of fortune for Nick Compton, who looks to sweep but only gets ball on glove.

The White Sox were swept only two times last year as they ran away with the American League Central crown.

En route to the American League Central championship last year, the White Sox were swept only twice all season.

The Mets have swept only one team this season, the Milwaukee Brewers, and have lost the final game of five series when they had a chance to sweep.