clear from
Frequency: 7.512.5 per million words
to remove sth that is not wanted/needed
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Examples (10)
- They cleared the mud from the steps.
- We need to clear the snow from the driveway before we can leave.
- The volunteers helped clear the debris from the beach after the storm.
- Please clear your personal belongings from the table so we can set it for dinner.
- He is clearing the old files from his computer to free up space.
- Before painting, you must clear all the old wallpaper from the walls.
- The city has promised to clear the fallen trees from the road by tomorrow.
- It took hours to clear the smoke from the building after the fire.
- She carefully cleared the dust from the antique vase.
- Every autumn, we have to clear the leaves from the gutters.