► sweeping changes (=affecting many things or people, especially because of an official decision)· There are likely to be sweeping changes in the company.
► a sweeping curve (=wide and gentle)· the sweeping curve of the bay
► broad/sweeping/gross generalization
a sweeping generalization based on speculation ► far-reaching/sweeping reforms (=reforms that affect many things or have a great effect)· The new government instituted a series of far-reaching reforms.
► a sweeping statement (=one that is too general)· Researchers do not want to make any sweeping statements at this stage.