clearing

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After clearing a few hurdles–chefs and mixologists were wary of going to work at a place that’s so hidden and in such close proximity to gas pumps and cheap snacks–the cooler door opened last April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

By clearing encampments, Inside Safe also benefits the surrounding community, making sidewalks more accessible and reducing the number of encampment fires, Bass said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Everyone talks about “budgeting” — but I’ve found the real challenge is clearing the psychological hurdle to sitting down and auditing where your cash actually goes each month.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Yet her admission led her to teach herself how to re-sell clothes online, clearing that massive debt in just over a year and completely turning her life around.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I’m seated on a fallen tree in a clearing.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila