Example Sentences

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"I personally painted over a Banksy. I threw a Banksy stencil away when I was clearing up," Peter said.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

One of the biggest headaches was clearing the many downed trees, a process that took several weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025

The Labour leader's first job was clearing stones from fields on a farm, before studying law and reaching the top of that profession.

From BBC • May 25, 2024

Longtime Bellemont resident Rick Schuler, who was clearing his and a neighbor’s driveway, was taking it in stride as his dog, Dakota, ran around in deep snow.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

I sniffed back the mucus in my nose, like I was clearing my palate, and put the sweatshirt up to my face.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen