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as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program
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This gentle, astringent formula is a good fit for oily and dry skin alike, helping to unclog pores and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
Just a little bit of this product will help melt away makeup or leftover sunscreen and unclog your pores.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
No need to unclog sewers, no need for education, no need for welfare.
—Dana Karni, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
In this case, Betts could be asked to move to right field to unclog an infield depth chart that includes Miguel Rojas, Gavin Lux, Tommy Edman, Amed Rosario and Nick Ahmed.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
Just a little bit of this product will help melt away makeup or leftover sunscreen and unclog your pores.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
No need to unclog sewers, no need for education, no need for welfare.
—Dana Karni, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
In this case, Betts could be asked to move to right field to unclog an infield depth chart that includes Miguel Rojas, Gavin Lux, Tommy Edman, Amed Rosario and Nick Ahmed.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
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The 54th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) will open with the world premiere of dark comedy Fabula from Dutch filmmaker Michiel ten Horn and close with historical epic This City Is a Battlefield from Indonesian director Mouly Surya.Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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The foundation administers scholarship and leadership development programs for college students and was central to creating the Jackie Robinson Museum, which opened in 2022 in New York City and focuses more on his impact off the field than his accomplishments on it.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Using leftover funds to facilitate collaborative sales training sessions or implementing sales enablement tools can bridge this gap.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In truth, some open roles would not exist but for the partner hires that facilitated them.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Infielder Cam Smith, the centerpiece of Houston’s return for Tucker, will immediately become the organization’s best prospect — a low bar to clear, but notable nonetheless.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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If Chesebro successfully completes his probation without violating its terms or committing another offense, his record will be cleared.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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