clear away
phrasal verb
cleared away; clearing away; clears away
: to remove (something) from an area or surface
Just give me a moment to clear all these papers away, then we can sit down at the table.
—sometimes used figurativelyThey had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.
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What Is a Lawnmower Parent? Lawnmower parenting, sometimes also known as snowplow parenting, involves parents who work to clear away any obstacles in their child’s path.
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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
On a 51 to 49 vote, Republicans broke a Democratic filibuster, clearing away the final hurdle to a confirmation vote now expected on Friday evening.
—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In the most damaged and contaminated areas, officials will usually send in debris-removal teams to clear away the most dangerous waste and ash.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Check to ensure vents are not blocked and that debris, weeds, and yard waste are cleared away from the outdoor condenser unit to allow for proper airflow.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
On a 51 to 49 vote, Republicans broke a Democratic filibuster, clearing away the final hurdle to a confirmation vote now expected on Friday evening.
—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In the most damaged and contaminated areas, officials will usually send in debris-removal teams to clear away the most dangerous waste and ash.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Check to ensure vents are not blocked and that debris, weeds, and yard waste are cleared away from the outdoor condenser unit to allow for proper airflow.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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