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.