clear away
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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
The discovery centers on astrocytes, star shaped support cells in the brain, which can be directed to clear away the toxic plaque deposits commonly seen in Alzheimer's.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 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
Their technology got the brain to clear away as much as 45% of the amyloid-beta protein clumps associated with dementia.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2025
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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