clear out
Example Sentences
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While an ex-smoker’s lungs can clear out after quitting, one important element doesn’t recover.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Boreal forests are also supposed to burn on an infrequent basis, in order to open up certain pine cones and spread their seeds, or to clear out lower tree branches.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
"Look at how it has caused people to scramble for groceries and clear out the shelves. Honestly, there hasn't even been much wind or rain these past two days."
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
"By improving the pumps, the brain can finally clear out the trapped waste. Over 56 days, the treatment reduced toxic amyloid-beta by 42 percent and improved spatial learning by nearly 44 percent."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026
The more crap I clear out of the trailer, the more supplies I can store in it, and the less I have to store in the rover.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
