cleared away

Example Sentences

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It was a reminder that while the mud and the original “wealth and prosperity” had been cleared away to make room for concrete and brick, the pull of one’s origins remain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The comments followed a visit to Caracas by Trump's energy secretary earlier this week and came as his administration cleared away additional US sanctions that have blocked oil industry investment in the South American country.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The canapes and tickertape have barely been cleared away from football's celebrations, but a baton has been passed.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

Bravo has been slowly dismantling the fourth wall for a while, and with “Love Hotel,” the last of the rubble is cleared away.

From Salon • May 5, 2025

I mopped the floor once the papers, letter blocks, and mess had been cleared away.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia