Swarm across (7)

I believe the answer is:

overrun

(Other definitions for overrun that I've seen before include "Go beyond schedule" , "Exceed (estimated cost)" , "Invade conclusively - extend beyond limit" , "aspects of cricket" , "Occupy (an area)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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