clear the decks
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The EIA, Abbey declared, “must clear the decks of unfinished projects,” “recruit and retain the best talent” and “develop the most powerful analytical capabilities.”
From Salon • May 6, 2025
He claimed he told Mr Grigson to "clear the decks of all taint", after looking at MGN for a possible investment.
From BBC • May 16, 2023
It’s time to clear the decks of a few questions I’ve received recently, but first I want to share some alarming new information about melatonin gummies.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023
UBS analysts said costs would be a focus for Deutsche's fourth-quarter earnings, noting that the bank has said it wants to "clear the decks of transformation charges and other costs" this year.
From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2022
For when the fleet with heroes manned To clear the decks began, The boast of old Northumberland He sent to lead the van.
From Collected Poems 1897 - 1907, by Henry Newbolt by Newbolt, Henry John, Sir
