cleared
Americanadjective
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having been made or found clear.
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freed of something, such as criminal charges, guilt, debt, etc.
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having been removed or taken away.
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having been processed, passed, or released.
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having received authorization for something, especially authorization to access classified information.
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Road administration director Galin Kostov added that speeds were unsuitable for the conditions, which included wet road surfaces, and the motorway would remain closed until it had been cleared, BTA reported.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Farok was cleared of assault by beating in a criminal trial in November 2025.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Rams coach Sean McVay says Myles Garrett will be cleared to practice this week but the team is waiting to see if he can play against the Commanders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The company said in August that the independent board investigation cleared its current senior management team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Police cleared a path and we inched forward.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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