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The memorandum of understanding Trump signed with Iran in June also sought to open the strait and clear the way for deeper talks and an eventual end to the war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Jerry Brown to help clear the way for its reopening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

At the time the empire was at its peak, yet also edging towards a decline that would eventually clear the way for British rule.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

“A US-Iran deal, if confirmed, would remove a major macro tail risk and clear the way for further broadening/rotation,” Barclays strategist Emmanuel Cau wrote on Friday.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

But luckily, there was such disorder inside, with the adults trying to hurry the children through so as to clear the way for the passengers from the zeppelin, that no one was watching very carefully.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman


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