clear the air
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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
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spoken to Trump to try to clear the air over his earlier criticism of the war, according to a German official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 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
Thomas Tuchel says Ben White must "clear the air" with his England team-mates after returning to the squad for the first time in four years.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Leo kept thinking he should bring it up, just to clear the air, but the timing never seemed right.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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