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as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
the clearing of his good name became his obsession
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as in opening
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
the early settlers worked hard to clear the land for crops
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as in ridding
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
finally cleared the last debt
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as in emptying
to remove the contents of
cleared a drawer so there would be a place to store his clothes
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as in filtering
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
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as in freeing
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
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as in smoothing
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
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as in acquitting
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
she had once been accused of embezzlement, but an investigation by the bank cleared her
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as in approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
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as in removing
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
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as in informing
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
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as in earning
to receive after charges and deductions have been made
cleared enough from that stock transaction to be able to afford a new luxury automobile
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Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
The Halo Trust, which operates in over 30 countries and territories, is renowned for its work clearing landmines and war debris.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
DeSantis said in a tweet that Florida has 18,000 linemen — and counting — staged, as well as search and rescue and roadway clearing crews at the ready.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Sep. 2024
Ahead of Milton, DeSantis required all landfills and debris management sites be open 24 hours to help expedite the clearing of debris.
—Sommer Brugal, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
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Once over the bridge, there is an open clearing where the two-story home, initially listed for $4,650,000, sits amid woods, creating a tranquil and peaceful setting.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
The Halo Trust, which operates in over 30 countries and territories, is renowned for its work clearing landmines and war debris.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
DeSantis said in a tweet that Florida has 18,000 linemen — and counting — staged, as well as search and rescue and roadway clearing crews at the ready.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Sep. 2024
Ahead of Milton, DeSantis required all landfills and debris management sites be open 24 hours to help expedite the clearing of debris.
—Sommer Brugal, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps a dual pardon of Hunter Biden and Trump would help that cause.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Another 10 states set up additional barriers, such as requiring a governor's pardon, or barring people with certain felony convictions from voting indefinitely.Melissa Santos, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cutting-Edge Experiences: Immersive learning opportunities in emerging fields like space technology, synthetic biology, or quantum computing expose employees to frontier innovations.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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In 2023, the Danube Institute also agreed to host visiting researchers from The Heritage Foundation to study Hungarian policies in various fields.Flora Garamvolgyi, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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The latest plan takes a two-pronged approach to loan forgiveness.Preston Cooper, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The points this story makes about the human capacity for empathy, who merits collective forgiveness, and the stubborn persistence of the death penalty are discomfiting.Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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While Republicans have a supermajority in the General Assembly, Democrats were hoping to gain some ground and flip some seats from red to blue.Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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When complete, a monolithic glittering golden tower containing 1,542 rooms will soar more than 300 meters and be surrounded by lush grounds, swimming lagoons and a marina.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Had Erik Ten Hag departed with a feeling of vindication after Manchester United's shock 2-1 win against bitter rivals Manchester City in May's FA Cup final, both sides could have parted ways with heads held high.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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One seeking vindication, promising a return to greatness.Addie Morfoot, Variety, 25 Sep. 2024
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Vaginal dryness also can increase the risk of urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence.Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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When your cat goes in the Smart Box Health Monitoring Cat Litter, the pellets will change color as a warning sign that something’s wrong, such as a urinary tract infection or kidney problem.Jeff Wilser, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Brothers Said That OJ Simpson's Acquittal Had A ‘Profound’ Impact On Their Case In the documentary, Lyle Menendez argued that OJ Simpson’s acquittal had a huge impact on their second trial, which began eight days after Simpson’s trial ended.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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If the trial resulted in an acquittal, the case would be over and the prosecution could not appeal.Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Tanzanian authorities in August finalized the allocation of a nearly 200-acre parcel of land in Zanzibar to Elba, who plans to build a film studio there with the working title West African Studios.Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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Municipalities use TIFs to generate development, such as in commercial areas where vacant storefronts have multiplied, or on parcels of vacant land.Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Clearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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