clear the air
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spoken to Trump to try to clear the air over his earlier criticism of the war, according to a German official.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel called up White as a replacement for injured Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah and said he must "clear the air" with his England team-mates.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Engelbert and Collier were supposed to have a meeting to clear the air.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
They clear the air and rekindle their spark during a “Before Sunrise”-esque day together.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
Luna sent rains washing down the Protectorate and the wood and the ruined mountain, which helped to clear the air a little.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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