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Wholesale activity to remove dirt? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sweeping

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'wholesale' is the first definition.
('sweeping' can be a synonym of 'wholesale')

'activity to remove dirt?' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for sweeping that I've seen before include "Extensive" , "Brushing or ignoring distinctions" , "Wide in range or effect" , "not very specific" , "Wide-ranging and comprehensive - also cleaning?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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