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as in to disperse
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators
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as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding
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as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
the lunch crowd usually clears out by 2:00 p.m. at the latest
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Recent Examples of clear out
The stands cleared out a bit during halftime, but the majority of people were back in time to see England’s Jude Bellingham score a go-ahead goal less than two minutes into the second half.
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Kansas City’s morning commute will be accompanied by showers and non-severe storms before clouds clear out and give the region a sunny break.
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Kendrick Calfee
june 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
As showers clear out, temperatures are expected to rise.
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Ruth Abramovitz,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
As of 15th June 2026, this discount clears out the steep cost barriers usually tied to ultrahigh-definition television panels, allowing families and students to deploy high-tier content without traditional flagship physical strain.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Kansas City’s morning commute will be accompanied by showers and non-severe storms before clouds clear out and give the region a sunny break.
—
Kendrick Calfee
june 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
As showers clear out, temperatures are expected to rise.
—
Ruth Abramovitz,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
As of 15th June 2026, this discount clears out the steep cost barriers usually tied to ultrahigh-definition television panels, allowing families and students to deploy high-tier content without traditional flagship physical strain.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Police at one point ordered attendees to disperse and a Bay Area News Group photographer observed several people being detained.
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The corpse flower also raises its temperature on that first, most foul-smelling evening of the bloom, to further disperse the odor.
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The comedy series followed Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who tries to adjust to normal life by moving to New York City after escaping a cult.
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Many high-achieving women, despite outward success, secretly feel exhausted and long to escape their demanding lives.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Despite the early closure announcement plastered on screens across Fan Fest, Netherlands fans are lingering to enjoy a final dance before departing.
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Aegon, who was burned and crippled in Season 2, fled with Larys Strong (Matthew Needham), leaving his cruel, one-eyed brother Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) to sit on the Iron Throne.
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Parsis are their descendants, a people who fled religious persecution and built a life for themselves on India’s west coast.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Morocco lost a pair of 1-0 games before tying Spain but failed to get out of the group stage.
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Then there are the Braves, who couldn’t get out of there fast enough.
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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Last year, Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets (Sunny and Gizmo) were about a month older during the fireworks show and had already grown enough feathers to fly away from the nest.
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“Clear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear%20out. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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