clear off

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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

Whenever the defence was breached, goalkeeper Trevor Carson provided the answers - until Kristian Trapanovski's shot in injury time bounced clear off the post.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 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 wasn’t one-third as big and heavy as the she bear, but when he piled into her from one side, he rolled her clear off her feet.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson