Examples of clear out in a Sentence
police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators
everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding
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Tree removal crews were on site Friday morning to clear out the brush and limbs away from the 100-year-old house.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Smith's qualms stemmed from the massive requirements for the presidential visit, which shut down surrounding streets near Madison Square Garden and forced police to clear out outdoor watch parties.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Why the teenage brain is especially vulnerable From the early teens through the mid-20s, the brain is actively under construction, clearing out weak or redundant connections and reinforcing the circuits responsible for judgment, emotional regulation and stress response.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
After Neumann’s group acquired the building, tenants were cleared out from the property, leaving it empty except for Freshly Baked Eatery, a ground-floor sandwich shop that remains in operation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Smith's qualms stemmed from the massive requirements for the presidential visit, which shut down surrounding streets near Madison Square Garden and forced police to clear out outdoor watch parties.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Why the teenage brain is especially vulnerable From the early teens through the mid-20s, the brain is actively under construction, clearing out weak or redundant connections and reinforcing the circuits responsible for judgment, emotional regulation and stress response.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
After Neumann’s group acquired the building, tenants were cleared out from the property, leaving it empty except for Freshly Baked Eatery, a ground-floor sandwich shop that remains in operation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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“Clear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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