clear up

Example Sentences

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Based on a Max Brand novel, “Trailin’” flips the script by starring Mix as a polo-playing, dress-shirt-wearing Easterner who comes out west to clear up a family matter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

For Sarah Friar, OpenAI’s chief financial officer, it was time to clear up the confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The necessary condition for Powell to leave is to clear up the legal matters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

He suspected that they thought he might be carrying a phony passport, but he was happy to clear up any confusion.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

“Even if he's busy, something will clear up at some point. He can’t ignore us if were camped outside his door. He needs to know.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely