clearance
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“Brush clearance rules have been in place since the 1950s, but have been enforced very, very little,” said Christine Bouisset, a University of Pau professor who has studied fire risks along suburban-rural boundaries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Brush clearance is required nationwide, but local fire departments rarely pester property owners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Designed for two-up, enduro-style riding and bucket-list touring, these bikes have big wheels, huge engines, complex suspensions and radical ground clearance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
It found one of the most egregious errors occurred when air traffic controllers gave clearance to the fire truck crew to cross the runway while the jet was approaching.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Luckily, there’s a large selection of sweaters on clearance, and I find a navy blue cable-knit and an off-white V-neck in my size.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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She specialises in hoarder clearances, crime scene work and other extreme clean-up projects.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
American said both regional jets’ crews followed controller clearances and that the flights landed safely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Already, Paramount has received clearances from 65 foreign regulators, including Britain and the European Commission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
For the first two decades, the firm specialised in managing probate house clearances, cessation of business asset disposals and private chattels.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
He told the men: You’ve been selected for your outstanding pilot ratings, your experience in single-pilot jets, and your top-secret clearances.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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