clear away
Britishverb
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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
They help protect the brain from harmful invaders, clear away damaged neurons, and support normal brain development.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 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
I try to clear away the lump in my throat, to compose myself.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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