cleared
Example Sentences
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She cleared her throat and counted us, but it took up very little time.
From Literature
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The sun cleared the other side of the ravine, and the glare became blinding.
From Literature
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Palmer found himself spending time trying to get his expenses cleared through an incompetent bureaucracy, rather than romancing a beautiful girl on a sandy beach.
From BBC
“It seems that Mrs. Blythe is accusing you of . . .” Mrs. Kuen blinkered her eyelids and cleared a catch in her throat.
From Literature
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Aging fields and volatile markets make drilling a tough sell, even with a path cleared for permitting.
From Los Angeles Times
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