A government pushback since last year has seen the group’s control erode over vast swathes of land.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/insurgency-heavy-casualties-as-al-shabaab-fighters-attack-military-base-in-somalia/

As well as large swathes of the workforce working from home, the Government estimates that 24,000 people use remote-working hubs on a daily basis.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41200393.html

A total fire ban for vast swathes of the territory stretching from Kalkarindji to Tennant Creek was issued until midnight on Friday.

Source: https://www.katherinetimes.com.au/story/8365647/man-arrested-for-allegedly-lighting-80-fires-across-nt/?src=rss

China’s deepening attachment to economic imperialism — reflected in its control of large swathes of African mining, industry, trade and agriculture — also makes Taiwan an inviting target.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11851407/MARK-ALMOND-China-puts-economy-war-footing-submarine-deal-just-start.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Erdogan's lifelong defence of Palestinian rights has turned him into a hero across swathes of the Muslim world.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/10/erdogan-vows-victory-over-imperialists-turkeys-centenary

From 1979 the town was strung with swathes of lights across the main streets and looked very cheerful but more participation by the public was wanted.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23977285.heritage-rescuing-santa-romsey/?ref=rss

Global warming caused by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions is changing weather patterns and contributing to a years-long drought across swathes of Turkey.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/09/17/three-firefighters-missing-in-turkey-helicopter-crash/

Great swathes of are taken up by Ash battling skeletons and Deadites with a Medieval army, resulting in large-scale destruction rather than intimate terror.

Source: https://screenrant.com/evil-dead-movies-ranked-kill-count/

Growing swathes of Arab youth feel estranged from their government and the decision-making process.

Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/arab-youth-look-to-turkey-china-us-uk-approval-dips-survey

Having a home somewhere desirable is pretty essential, but the good news is that vast swathes of the north-east and Highlands fall into this category.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/5266288/home-swap-websites-affordable-holidays-eleanor-bradford-opinion/

Huge swathes of the country are covered by the alerts - two of which are already in force for much of central, eastern and northern Scotland.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/storm-gerrit-hits-scotland-string-31753513

I’m fed up of seeing swathes of empty red seats.”

Source: https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/former-doncaster-rovers-chairman-john-ryan-leaves-door-open-for-return-to-club-4171205

In 2014, days before IS fighters seized swathes of northern Iraq, the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul left the city, salvaging a trove of centuries-old Syriac manuscripts from the invading jihadists.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/05/iraqs-christians-fight-save-threatened-ancient-language

Informally shaped beds will contain matrix style swathes of self-sustaining perennial planting of flowers, grasses and bulbs, and envelop areas for seated contemplation."

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23375097.fareham-plans-lodged-new-crematorium-lee-on-the-solent/?ref=rss

It's a far cry from the Covid-affected situation Jones arrived into when he joined in the summer of 2020 following the club's difficult relegation to League One, coupled with the apathy felt amongst large swathes of supporters at the Allam regime.

Source: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/crazy-hull-city-star-delivers-8531308

“I will say it adds weight to the fact that we are making the right arguments that are resonating with very broad swathes of the American people,” said Democratic strategist Jon Reinish.

Source: https://www.onnradio.com/2023/10/08/special-election-wins-fuel-democrats-hopes-ahead-of-2024/

Kupiansk was captured by Russian forces in the earlier stages of the Russian invasion and reclaimed by Ukrainian forces in a surprise counteroffensive in September that saw the Russians driven out of broad swathes of the Kharkiv region.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/1-killed-10-wounded-russian-ukrainian-museum-8575253/

One such group, the M23, has captured swathes of territory in North Kivu since taking up arms again in late 2021 after years of dormancy.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/20/nine-killed-in-east-dr-congo-bomb-blast/

Protesters in Portland, Oregon, painted slogans on boarded-up buildings; the authorities painted over them with swathes of black, brown and grey.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/jul/02/carrie-mae-weems-reflections-for-now-barbican-review-paul-mccartney-photographs-1963-4-national-portrait-gallery-npg-london-making-history

Rhododendron 'forests' have taken over large swathes of Scotland.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/4582960/non-native-plants/