cleared

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Burnham was cleared on Friday to stand in the by-election by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, after the constituency's current MP said he would vacate it to make way for the Manchester mayor.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

One study using advanced metabolic testing found that root canal therapy not only cleared the infection but was also associated with better blood sugar control and lower levels of inflammatory markers.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Carney and Smith cleared a key hurdle toward a new pipeline on Friday by signing a deal on industrial carbon pricing, a system that extracts a fee from large‑scale CO2 emitters.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Authorities cleared a path so Trump’s motorcade could swiftly make its way into the city from Beijing Capital International Airport after his Wednesday night arrival.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

After both meal and poem were consumed, the Incorrigibles said thank you very much, asked to be excused, cleared their dishes from the table, and set out in search of adventure.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood