clear off

Example Sentences

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Morgan Gibbs-White's early strike put Forest in front, but Neco Williams' decision to punch the ball clear off his own goal-line just before half-time was the break the visitors needed.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

He added that "half an hour later" the victims had "waited for them to clear off" and were "in a car going to a party".

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Vehicles and windshields could also be frosted, so allow extra time to clear off vehicles in the morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Purra, who took over in 2021, has sought to steer the party clear off the far right to mark a difference from her predecessor Jussi Halla-aho, who was fined for racist remarks back in 2012.

From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2023

He calls down, Bring the table, the chair, I’m coming down, and we have to clear off the table and pull it to the wall.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt