clean off
Example Sentences
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But it’s taken years to study him and clean off his sticky goo, a naturally occurring asphalt mixture of sand, gravel, clay and crude oil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
The waves clean off decaying organic matter that could cause pockets of low oxygen, which can be fatal to pupfish eggs.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024
It's really hard to clean off, according to Dr Neil Stone, leading fungal expert at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College London.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2023
“Just make sure to clean off any organics that fall on your pavers, like leaves and pine cones,” he says.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2022
The storm was ripping the roof tiles clean off the house.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
