police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators
everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding
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Out-of-town attendees who filled the early days largely cleared out, leaving a more local audience in their wake.—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 The ordinance was pushed by Mayor Alysson Snow, a housing rights attorney, who said stronger protections for renters were necessary after local landlords bent substantial renovation rules to clear out longtime renters.—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 As Sullivan clears out what previous GM Chris Grier had in place, the Dolphins will now take on more than $175 million in dead money in 2026 by the time the post-June 1 releases of Tagovailoa and edge rusher Bradley Chubb are factored in.—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026 Ventilate your home in the early morning and evening by opening windows and doors to clear out the heat and allow cooler air to circulate.—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear out