clear the decks

Example Sentences

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"They're trying to clear the decks to reset, but we all know the reset that's now required."

From BBC

It is fair to argue it is unhealthy for English cricket to clear the decks after every failed Ashes expedition.

From BBC

The EIA, Abbey declared, “must clear the decks of unfinished projects,” “recruit and retain the best talent” and “develop the most powerful analytical capabilities.”

From Salon

In just a few months, Google has spent well over $1 billion to clear the decks for court fights that could prove far more damaging to the company and that could reshape the entire internet industry: two federal suits brought by the Department of Justice, targeting Google’s search engine and its advertising business.

From New York Times

Mr Grigson was urged to "clear the decks" at MGN newspapers, it was claimed.

From BBC