clearing
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The Lebanese army went to work clearing Hezbollah positions and weapons caches in the south in an effort the U.S. and even Israel acknowledged was having an effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The military thus far has had limited involvement in clearing roadblocks, playing a supporting role to the riot police.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Bass told The Times she plans to win in November by demonstrating her administration’s progress in clearing homeless encampments and accelerating the building of affordable housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
"Until now, a lot of natterjack toad restoration efforts have focused on improving terrestrial habitat, like clearing scrub or controlling vegetation," she said.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Akira and Sue found another small clearing where the smoke wasn’t as thick and there wasn’t any fire.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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Of Mice and Men
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