- present participle of clear.
clearing
Example Sentences
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"These cells are probably trying to do something good: clearing up damage," Van der Vliet explains.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
Fire officials said these were part of ongoing efforts to mitigate some of the impacts clearing the site could have on the neighboring community and the environment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
“For instance, clearing mines in shipping lanes—so far only two lanes have been deemed safe.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
"We started clearing the debris. Loads of people had been food shopping so there was food everywhere," Hollands said.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Mum asks, pointing to a small clearing on the water’s edge where the grass looks flat and dry.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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