clear out

Example Sentences

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When an American frigate hit a mine during the so-called Tanker War, the U.S. sent in a force to clear out Iranian positions in the Gulf and destroyed Iranian ships that confronted it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It’s a good way to start the day and clear out the toxins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“Normally, what I would say would happen here is we would clear out the puts and we would get a market rally off of that,” Brent Kochuba, founder and CEO of SpotGamma said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

But reclaiming the space with a clear out can feel overwhelming - it's hard to let go of items which hold sentimental value.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Nately had gone clear out of his mind.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller