- present participle of clear.
clearing
Example Sentences
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Clearing a large backlog of tankers, removing mines, and restoring regular oil shipping and production could take weeks.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
“This is a big move for the banks,” Clearing House Chief Executive David Watson told The Wall Street Journal, as the industry faces a “radically different” future around on-chain payments and finance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Friedman notes that the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. is extending its hours so there will be real-time clearing.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“I’m going to be honest: Clearing your cache and going incognito to ‘beat’ flight pricing is largely a myth,” said Katie Lynn Reynolds, a travel agent at Travelmation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Clearing my throat, I told him in the strongest voice I could muster, “It sounds darned good to me, sir.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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