Definition of clearing
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Examples of clearing in a Sentence
the clearing of the table
the clearing of wood and brush from part of the forest
We found a clearing in the forest.
Recent Examples of clearing from the Web
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The Heat could also bypass the guarantee with Ellington and negotiate a new contract, but that would require Ellington clearing waivers.
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But a week after Mr. Chen left Tiananmen Square, armed troops seized central Beijing in a night of bloodshed starting on June 3 and culminating with the clearing of the square early on June 4.
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Cloud cover should begin to thin by Friday afternoon and offer some clearing skies and more sun.
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The announcement came on the May 30 anniversary of the day in 2002 when clearing of debris and intensive search for victims’ remains ceased, Memorial and Museum officials said in a news release.
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The male lion brushes through the tall grass and strides into a clearing in a South African wildlife sanctuary.
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Crystal wands studded with gems for Chakra clearing and activation are among the items for sale at The Crystal Room in the town of Mount Shasta.
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The green heron nest was inadvertently destroyed during the clearing of some land in south Charlotte.
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It is commonly paired with sushi and sashimi because of microbe-killing properties that reduce the chance of illnesses associated with eating raw fish, and anyone who has eaten more than their fair share can attest to its sinus-clearing properties.
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14th Century
First Known Use of clearing
14th century
CLEARING Defined for English Language Learners
clearing
playDefinition of clearing for English Language Learners
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: the act or process of making something clear or of becoming clear
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: an open area of land in which there are no trees
CLEARING Defined for Kids
clearing
playDefinition of clearing for Students
: an open area of land in which there are no trees We found a clearing in the forest.
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