11.   The first sweep through the welfare rolls picked off the most easily employed recipients.

12.   The immigration service began its first sweeps in June, hitting businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.

13.   The Rangers won all three games against the Blue Jays, their first sweep on the road this season.

14.   The summit lodge looked down over the first sweep of snow, a broad apron narrowed out into various streams of white through the trees.

15.   This afternoon, the Dodgers will finish a nine-game homestand with a chance at their first sweep of a three-game series this season.

16.   This was the first Alpine sweep for the disabled team.

17.   Today, they can complete their first sweep since they beat Seattle three straight heading into the All-Star break.

18.   Unseld recovered quickly from the first sweep, he said, having acknowledged the Bucks as a superior and much healthier club.

19.   A win on Thursday night would give the Phillies a season-high four-game winning streak, and their first road sweep of the season.

20.   Dallas also will be seeking the first sweep in franchise history.