clear away
phrasal verb
cleared away; clearing away; clears away
: to remove (something) from an area or surface
Just give me a moment to clear all these papers away, then we can sit down at the table.
—sometimes used figurativelyThey had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.
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The idea is somehow that, loitering on the 495 while police clear away a car accident, a whole lot of truth bombs and F-bombs can now be properly dropped.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
In other cases, companies are asking only that governments clear away the regulatory hurdles that block them from investing and profiting.
—Michael Bloomberg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015
To clear away allergens and buildup, vacuum the empty shelves using a brush attachment, starting at the top and working your way down.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Just five months later, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act, which cleared away many of the barriers that blocked Black people from voting in the South.
—Greg Jaffe, Washington Post, 26 May 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
In other cases, companies are asking only that governments clear away the regulatory hurdles that block them from investing and profiting.
—Michael Bloomberg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015
To clear away allergens and buildup, vacuum the empty shelves using a brush attachment, starting at the top and working your way down.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Just five months later, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act, which cleared away many of the barriers that blocked Black people from voting in the South.
—Greg Jaffe, Washington Post, 26 May 2024
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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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