clear of
Frequency: 8.016.0 per million words
to remove sth that is not wanted/needed
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Examples (30)
- We cleared the path of leaves.
- Four men accused of assault have been cleared of all charges.
- Make sure the emergency exit is kept clear of any obstructions.
- It took hours to clear the site of the collapsed building's rubble.
- The jury cleared her of the murder charge after a lengthy trial.
- After the festival, it took days for the park to be clear of litter.
- The farmer cleared the field of rocks before planting.
- New evidence is expected to clear him of the crime.
- The main road is finally clear of the accident debris.
- Please help me clear the countertop of these groceries.
- An internal investigation cleared the CEO of any financial misconduct.
- Before painting, you must ensure the surface is clear of dust and grease.
- Firefighters are working to clear the forest of dry underbrush to prevent wildfires.
- She was finally cleared of suspicion when the real culprit was found.
- Firefighters confirmed the building was clear of residents before tackling the blaze.
- Before painting, you must clear the wall of old wallpaper and dust.
- Despite the public outcry, the court cleared the politician of all allegations of corruption.
- We need to keep the garden path clear of weeds this summer.
- The site was cleared of all vegetation to prepare for construction.
- He fought for years to be cleared of the wrongful conviction.
- Once the sky was clear of clouds, we could see the stars.
- He used a special software to clear his hard drive of temporary files.
- The athlete was cleared of the doping allegations by the sports tribunal.
- The police ordered everyone to stay clear of the unstable structure.
- After the flood, residents had to clear their homes of mud and debris.
- DNA evidence eventually cleared the suspect of any involvement in the robbery.
- He wanted his schedule to be clear of meetings for the afternoon.
- Let's clear the air of this tension and talk honestly.
- The committee's report is likely to clear the minister of any wrongdoing.
- The ship's deck must be clear of all non-essential equipment during the storm.