The windswept through the valley, leaving a trail of destruction.
Meaning: The wind moved quickly and forcefully through the valley, causing damage and leaving a path of destruction behind.
Choice of Words: Swept is a verb that describes moving quickly and powerfully. Valley is a noun that refers to a low area of land between hills or mountains. Leaving is a verb that means to go away from a place or person. Trail is a noun that refers to a path or track left by someone or something.
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