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
He put sheep in his fields when the grass was tall so they would clear away the vegetation, he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Outside, clear away debris from the condenser unit so it can breathe.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Humanitarian workers want more heavy lifting equipment as well as spare parts for existing machines to clear away rubbish.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
If loggers or farmers clear away the vegetation, they also remove the local supply of nutrients.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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