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Inside Fifa, the expectation is that Infantino has called the meeting in Rabat in an attempt to clear the air, have a show of unity and try to achieve some alignment with his senior staff.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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

Engelbert and Collier were supposed to have a meeting to clear the air.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025

They clear the air and rekindle their spark during a “Before Sunrise”-esque day together.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025

I fake choke and wave my hands to clear the air.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper


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