clearing
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He looked like a guy who, having played in a record 300 playoff games, was having trouble clearing the hurdle of 301.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
The real opportunity isn’t clearing space for one generation by pushing out another.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
And maybe, finally, clearing a little space on the shelf.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Tuesday will begin on a chilly note, with any early fog soon clearing to leave sunny spells, but also a scattering of showers - most frequent across Scotland, northern England, the Midlands and Wales.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“And speaking of those boots, perhaps it’s time you traded them in for something more appropriate to a young lady,” she added, clearing her plate from the table with a little hmmph.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing clearing
Of Mice and Men
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The Wild Robot
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King and the Dragonflies
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