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Recent Examples of clearing
Noun
Ports also are not expected to have the resources to conduct large-scale cleaning operations and will likely prioritize clearing bottlenecks, the study says.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2026 The landscape was so combustible that investigators believe routine brush-clearing work near a high-voltage line may have sparked the inferno, even though the work appeared to comply with regulations.—ABC News,
29 July 2026
Verb
How to prepare for wildfire evacuations Cal Fire recommends maintaining at least 100 feet of defensible space around homes by clearing vegetation and other combustible materials that could fuel a wildfire.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
27 July 2026 Police scanner traffic indicated officers were clearing the mall and evacuating stores, though officials have not publicly confirmed those details.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clearing
The tea leaves are placed in bubbling jacuzzis four times over, ridding them of any impurities, albeit minimal given that the farm is organic and so large that there is no pesticide drift from neighboring farms.
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Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2026
These expert- and editor-approved kits make ridding yourself of unwanted hair a breeze.
Both Frank's and Lurk Cards are taking steps to protect their stores, including emptying all display cases at the end of the day.
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Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
30 July 2026
In December, it was announced that the Aqueduct would close on June 28th, bringing its hundred-and-thirty-two-year history of hosting live horse races and emptying wallets to an end.
Then there's the dust that will assuredly find its way into the habitat, Hynek said, so engineers are looking at filtering systems and just how much time will be required to clean the inside of the habitat.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
5 Aug. 2026
Even though these are technically a semi-sheer, the curtain panels can give you a bit more privacy and more of a light-filtering sheer than a true light diffusion.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
4 Aug. 2026
By implementing these automations, individuals can ensure continuous engagement, secure clients and collaborators, and track progress effectively, all while freeing up valuable time to focus on core activities.
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Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2026
Better yet, the chairs tuck neatly beneath the table when playtime is over, freeing up valuable floor space when a blanket fort is suddenly requested.
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