clear
adjective
free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light.
have cleared
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present perfectof clear.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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That’s why regulators around the world, including the notoriously strict European Commission, have cleared the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Two dozen other regulators, including in Canada, Australia, China, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, have cleared the Paramount deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
It wasn’t immediately clear whether the vote would have cleared 50% after excluding insiders.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Leeds say they believe this would have cleared any issue with the MCO rules.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
Aerial views of the ruins are now spectacular; archaeologists have cleared most of the central city.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
