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clearing

[kleer-ing] / ˈklɪər ɪŋ /


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Warsh’s paperwork, including his financial disclosures and committee questionnaire, has been submitted to the banking panel, clearing a large procedural hurdle.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After clearing a few hurdles–chefs and mixologists were wary of going to work at a place that’s so hidden and in such close proximity to gas pumps and cheap snacks–the cooler door opened last April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

These are the same types of structures responsible for clearing waste throughout the body.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The remaining $36.6 million was used on sitework such as clearing, grading, excavation and utility installation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

We took a torch through the trees until we came to the clearing with the apple tree, standing so still and perfect in the dark.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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