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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The trial lasted nearly two months, during which prosecutors alleged that Chad Daybell and Vallow Daybell had gotten rid of their respective family members to clear away any obstacles that might impede their relationship.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 May 2024
And that, among other choices, clears away any period-piece fustiness and draws out Enemy’s inherent muscularity.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2024
Among the chief active ingredients are papaya enzymes, which clear away dead skin cells, letting the hyaluronic acid do its work.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Drops of water bead off the glass without leaving marks, and a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth clears away any stray fingerprints.
—PCMAG, 6 June 2024
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 May 2024
And that, among other choices, clears away any period-piece fustiness and draws out Enemy’s inherent muscularity.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2024
Among the chief active ingredients are papaya enzymes, which clear away dead skin cells, letting the hyaluronic acid do its work.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Drops of water bead off the glass without leaving marks, and a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth clears away any stray fingerprints.
—PCMAG, 6 June 2024
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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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