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clear with

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  1. 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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Barely four weeks after waving his goodbyes, O'Neill was back and Hearts were six points clear, with both sides 20 matches into the campaign.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

The EU has been clear with the UK since Brexit.

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

Just one minute later, Portland guard Jrue Holiday thought he was in the clear, with Wembanyama stationed far from the rim.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026

We have made clear with both Beacon and Hope what we hope will happen: that management will adopt a shareholder-first capital-allocation framework.

From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026

"There are risks to any launch," Annie said, sidestepping the question, "but we don't anticipate problems. The weather at the Cape is clear with warm temperatures. Conditions couldn't be better."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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