clear with

Obtain approval or permission. For example, Before you proceed, you'll have to clear it with the main office. [Mid-1900s]

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clear out, clear the air, clear the decks, clear the table, clear up, clear with, clear-air turbulence, clear-coating, clear-cut, clear-eye, clear-eyed

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