How to Use clearance in a Sentence
clearance
noun- The pilot got clearance to land.
- That flight has not received clearance for landing.
- She has a security clearance that allows her to see the classified information.
- There was only 10 inches of clearance between the car and the side of the tunnel.
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Even when plots gain clearance, the kids’ locker-room chatter is cleaned up drastically.
— Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022 -
Fires, land clearance, overgrazing and logging have shrunk the temperate forest where the monkey puzzle tree grows.
— Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 -
This architecture style is a combination of both rustic and French country, and is well-known for its steep roofline that helps with rain and snow clearance.
— Brianna Griff, Chron, 14 Aug. 2022 -
Three all-wheel-drive systems, as well as an optional air suspension which can be adjusted to provide extra ground clearance, are available.
— Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 -
Setting out dishes of traditional candy is fine, cocktail parties needs clearance.
— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 -
Keep in mind that a pre-registration bonus offer can only be available until the state gives DraftKings clearance to launch.
— Xl Media, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2022 -
Make sure there is appropriate clearance above the fire pit as well as around it, steering clear of tree branches, awnings, power lines, and other combustible materials.
— Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 -
The firm cited higher levels of apparel clearance inventory during its store checks and a slowdown in beauty categories.
— Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024 -
Happily, the clearance went through, and the song stayed in the show.
— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Mar. 2023 -
One of the main challenges of drone art is FAA and air clearance.
— Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2023 -
The 4-foot height clearance means most campers will not be able to fully stand in the tent.
— Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023 -
Mohr, a 54-year-old home health-care aide, mostly shops the clearance aisles.
— Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 -
Shop The Clearance Rack Most stores have a clearance rack placed somewhere in the store.
— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024 -
Front-bank valve clearances, though, are going to be a pain.
— New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024 -
His clearance to bat right-handed could be a boon to the Rangers’ offense.
— Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023 -
The flat top blocks the view of the instruments, and the flat bottom isn't needed for thigh clearance.
— Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 11 Oct. 2022 -
The tent has adjustable legs with wheels and up to 6.2 feet of clearance when set on the maximum height.
— Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2023 -
To provide clearance for the washer and bolt on the bottom, glue the lid of the bottom tin, right side up, to the bottom.
— Laurren Welch, Country Living, 17 Apr. 2023 -
The group has applied for Israeli clearance for 30 of them since May.
— Jane Arraf, NPR, 31 Aug. 2024 -
The deals on Flashfood are like the clearance stickers a shopper would see in store.
— Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 -
Now, Will uses his unique point of view in the pursuit of justice and has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.
— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024 -
Staff were given the clearance to enter the building around 12:40 p.m.
— Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2022 -
The group also had to have empty cages sent to the airport in advance for clearance.
— Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024 -
The company will also have a clearance sale that will run for 8 to 12 weeks.
— Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2023 -
Dressers: Like the nightstands, the dressers have large handles, and there is 9 inches of clearance for wheelchairs at the bottom of the units.
— Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024 -
In August, the company received regulatory clearance from the FCC to deploy up to 17 replacement satellites to upgrade its existing satellite network.
— Michael Kan, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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