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Swept

/swˈɛpt/
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(adj) Cleared of mines (explosive devices).

Several bridges have been damaged or swept away.
Mrs. Jones ordered the room to be swept by noon.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong tide ____ the small boat out to sea after it broke loose from its anchor in the harbor today.

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