clean off
Example Sentences
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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
When he opened the front door the water "just wiped me clean off my feet", he said.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023
Entire walls of beachside high rises were ripped clean off.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023
I clean off my hands and head out to the box, sweat half a gallon on the way.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
