clearance

Example Sentences

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has recently questioned his security clearance too.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The British defence ministry said deploying HMS Dragon would strengthen the confidence of commercial shipping and support mine clearance efforts once hostilities end.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Crew are also working to find a port where the ship can safely dock after Cape Verdean officials declined to grant clearance earlier this week, leaving the vessel anchored nearby.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

"Using PTP1B inhibitors that target multiple aspects of the pathology, including Aβ clearance, might provide an additional impact," says Ribeiro Alves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

In fact they looked like they’d been shopping at a King Midas clearance sale.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan