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clear with

Idioms  
  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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"I have been clear with Keir about what Wales needs. Action on the cost of living, investment in our economy and infrastructure, and a continued commitment to stronger devolution," she said.

From BBC

When they’d arrived at Palm Breeze Middle School an hour earlier, the sky had been clear, with no wind.

From Literature

Arsenal have had to navigate difficulties of their own, dropping points in draws at home to Liverpool then at Nottingham Forest, before losing to Manchester United, but they have emerged from this period six points clear with their closest rivals stumbling around them.

From BBC

Rybakina made her intentions clear with an immediate break on Rod Laver Arena, coming back from 0-30 down on the Sabalenka serve to register the perfect start.

From BBC

In mitigation, Liverpool's lack of depth was clear with notable injuries and absences but, bar Rio Ngumoha, they still finished the game with senior players and Slot was able to call on the likes of Endo, Andy Robertson, Curtis Jones and Hugo Ekitike off the bench.

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