clean off
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Attempts to clean off the mural began immediately.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
But it’s taken years to study him and clean off his sticky goo, a naturally occurring asphalt mixture of sand, gravel, clay and crude oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
The waves clean off decaying organic matter that could cause pockets of low oxygen, which can be fatal to pupfish eggs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024
After the rust has been successfully removed, clean off the Coca-Cola from the affected area with soap and water.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
The door was hit with such force that it swung clean off its hinges and with a deafening crash landed flat on the floor.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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