clear the decks

Example Sentences

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"They're trying to clear the decks to reset, but we all know the reset that's now required."

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

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

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

“Then I can’t do better than say another word to the engineer, for of all the ways to clear the decks this hot water system’s about the best.”

From Middy and Ensign by Rowlandson, G. D.