They picked up trash and swept the sidewalks.

Meaning: They collected garbage and cleaned the walkways.

Choice of Words: Picked up means to lift or gather something from the ground or a surface. Trash is discarded or unwanted material. Swept means to clean a surface by using a broom or similar tool to remove dirt or debris. Sidewalks are paths for pedestrians to walk alongside roads or streets.

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