clear the decks
Example Sentences
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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
UBS analysts said costs would be a focus for Deutsche's fourth-quarter earnings, noting that the bank has said it wants to "clear the decks of transformation charges and other costs" this year.
From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2022
The aim is to clear the decks so that the presidents and prime ministers who arrive in Glasgow in November will be able to concentrate on a few major political decisions.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2021
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
We would clear the decks of it all in the morning.
From A Sea Queen's Sailing by Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts)
