clear off

Example Sentences

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Morgan Gibbs-White's early strike put Forest in front, but Neco Williams' decision to punch the ball clear off his own goal-line just before half-time was the break the visitors needed.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Vehicles and windshields could also be frosted, so allow extra time to clear off vehicles in the morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Kilmarnock weathered the storm and looked to have stolen the lead when Kennedy's cross found fellow winger Armstrong only for the back-post half-volley to bounce clear off the far upright.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2023

Purra, who took over in 2021, has sought to steer the party clear off the far right to mark a difference from her predecessor Jussi Halla-aho, who was fined for racist remarks back in 2012.

From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2023

“This is our practice time! We got up specially! You can clear off now!”

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling