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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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And in the -- in the center of that clearing, basically, there was a shallow grave.
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Since sage is used for clearing, ghosts interpret sage as a request to leave a space.
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Since habitat loss is the main reason for its decline, the district works to preserve the habitat, managing the site with prescribed burnings and brush clearing, and trying to prevent deer from eating certain plants.
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My mom pours at least three small bowls of nose-clearing, locally produced Tropics Chinese hot mustard into hers.
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Lewis pushed the advantage to 5-1 in the sixth with a bases-clearing, three-run double off the wall in right field.
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In the midst of an open clearing stood our lodge, with a covered wooden walkway connecting all five duplex bungalows and a combo kitchen/dining area and sitting room.
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The final three runs scored on a bases-clearing, three-run double by Jori Bryant.
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The escalator from the subway station spits you out into a noisy clearing, surrounded by a forest of cranes and unfinished skyscrapers.
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First Known Use of clearing
14th century
clearing Synonyms
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accusation, arraignment, impeachment, incrimination, indictment;
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CLEARING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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
Definition 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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