clear
adjective
free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light.
has cleared
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present perfectof clear (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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China has increased imports as more crude has cleared the Strait of Hormuz in the past couple of months, aided by U.S. involvement, said Matt Smith, Kpler’s U.S. lead analyst.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
With both scientific instruments meeting or surpassing their expected performance, Roman has cleared another important milestone in its preparation for routine observations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Microsoft’s Azure business has cleared $100 billion in annual revenue and its stock is on a run.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
This is what sports have become in the replay era: overriding your own eyes and common sense in favor of digital forensics and wonky clarifications that arrive long after the stadium has cleared out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Once the melee has cleared I walk up to the front.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
