clear the decks
Example Sentences
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"They're trying to clear the decks to reset, but we all know the reset that's now required."
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
The EIA, Abbey declared, “must clear the decks of unfinished projects,” “recruit and retain the best talent” and “develop the most powerful analytical capabilities.”
From Salon • May 6, 2025
A barrage of major central bank decisions and a critical U.S. consumer price inflation reading this week likely clear the decks in what has been an "annus horribilis" for world markets.
From Reuters • Dec. 12, 2022
Tottenham would like to clear the decks, too, but it has been unable to find a buyer for Serge Aurier, Moussa Sissoko or Harry Winks.
From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2021
It would have puzzled them to clear the decks like that.
From Middy and Ensign by Rowlandson, G. D.
