clear the air
Example Sentences
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Allow us to clear the air: Canada has reported about 3,500 wildfires so far this year, which is in line with recent historical averages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Overnight, smoke from the Santa Rosa Island and Sandy fires is expected to come onshore, settling over the coast with little wind to clear the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel called up White as a replacement for injured Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah and said he must "clear the air" with his England team-mates.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
Engelbert and Collier were supposed to have a meeting to clear the air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
The white man had poked in the shovel to clear the air passage and had raked them out.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
