clear away
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The army has been working for days at other locations to clear away silt and debris to gain access to the tunnels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Outside, clear away debris from the condenser unit so it can breathe.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
The main area of rain will clear away to the north-east during Tuesday.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
This gene helps immune cells clear away damaged DNA, and by supporting this process, TY1 helps injured tissues recover.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2025
Only then did he let her clear away the shattered dishes.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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