The coalition is by far the most sweeping effort to date to bring investors together with social action groups representing millions of members.

As Governor, he promised a sweeping effort to attack corruption, modernize state government and improve the schools.

The South enacted these restrictions during the late 19th and early 20th century as part of a sweeping effort to limit black political power.

The charges are the first result of a sweeping effort to prosecute a Tijuana-based drug organization that he and several brothers run.

It's part of a new, sweeping effort by the police to fight car theft throughout northeastern Queens.

It is in sync with a similar though less sweeping effort by the Clinton administration.

One of the most sweeping and long-term efforts at improvement has come from Dr. Nicholson's association.

The projects are likely to comprise the most sweeping effort to promote poetry in the history of the United States or any other country.

Two years ago Federal regulators ordered a sweeping effort to turn Millstone around.

Besides the proposed amendment, the new policy includes a sweeping effort to offer services to Mexican-American communities.