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
Humanitarian workers want more heavy lifting equipment as well as spare parts for existing machines to clear away rubbish.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Normally, an enzyme called neprilysin helps clear away Aβ.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 17, 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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