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Plural for an attack or invasion, typically for the purpose of making arrests or seizing property
“Law enforcement would round up a bunch of suspected gang members in a swoop on the district of Trafalgar.”
Plural for a sudden swoop or spring, typically to capture or grab something or someone
Plural for a bend, arch, or part of a curve or circle
Plural for an act of dropping or falling downwards
Plural for a burglary or robbery, typically organized
To move rapidly downwards, especially through the air
“When we see a bald eagle swoop down and carry off a lamb from a flock of sheep, this can leave us in awe of its raw power.”
To move rapidly or suddenly in a given direction
“Several fighters would swoop suddenly through a valley.”
To carry out a sudden attack, especially in order to make a capture or arrest
“The law was strictly enforced, and the police would swoop anywhere there was a beating of tomtoms at night, seize the drums, and arrest the players.”
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
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