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Unifil said the patrol had been clearing explosive ordnance along a road in the village of Ghanduriyah to reconnect isolated positions.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

According to the report, the workers also left glass, ash and other fire debris on the property the crew had been clearing, because they “were in a rush to get to the next site.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Officials said the man had been clearing debris in a yard and was found face down in 10 inches of water.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022

Border Patrol agent who had been clearing the area around the courthouse.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2020

He had been clearing the irrigation channels and strengthening the dams, the fork he carried was caked with soil and water.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya