clear away
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The army has been working for days at other locations to clear away silt and debris to gain access to the tunnels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Outside, clear away debris from the condenser unit so it can breathe.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
On Friday, that low pressure is expected to clear away and leave the UK in a col, or neutral weather zone, with neither high or low pressure in charge.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
This gene helps immune cells clear away damaged DNA, and by supporting this process, TY1 helps injured tissues recover.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2025
As for my anxiety about being in the town, it melted clear away.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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