To carry off, snatch away, kidnap, or sweep away—used often in contexts of abduction or seizure.
子どもが公園でさらわれたという通報があった。
There was a report that a child was abducted in the park.
強い風が砂をさらっていった。
A strong wind swept the sand away.
犯人は宝石をさらって姿を消した。
The thief snatched the jewels and disappeared.
To take entirely for oneself; to monopolize or appropriate something—used literally or figuratively.
彼は話題をさらうような面白い発言をした。
He made a remark that stole the spotlight.
人気商品は発売直後に売り切れて、転売業者がさらってしまった。
The popular item sold out immediately and resellers snapped them up.