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clearing

[kleer-ing] / ˈklɪər ɪŋ /


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Nearby, neighbourhood boys joined municipal workers in clearing rubble from a children's activity centre, with painted purple butterflies still visible on what is left of its windows.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Market sentiment appears to be improving, as indicated by the super-long auctions in May clearing smoothly. There may be some short-covering demand as well,” the senior Japan rates strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The suit was settled just ahead of the Federal Communications Commission clearing the way for the takeover of Paramount by Ellison’s Skydance Media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Gap also said it’s had trouble clearing out merchandise at athletics apparel brand Athleta, where same-store sales tumbled 11%.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

She walked around and around the clearing, her mouth in a line so tight, no slither of red was visible.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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