clearing
Example Sentences
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One method -- termed "moving mountains" -- was described in 2015 by China's top industry and technology regulator as "first cutting down trees, then clearing weeds and finally stripping away the topsoil, causing irreparable damage".
From Barron's
At low levels, such as those typically found in whole fruits, gut bacteria are usually effective at clearing sorbitol.
From Science Daily
Early on Friday, water-pumping trucks were seen around Dubai clearing blocked roads and large puddles in the streets.
From Barron's
Analysts expect management will tout advances the company has made in clearing out old inventory and fixing relationships with key wholesale partners.
From Barron's
"Farmers are clearing forests to grow more crops, but those forests help generate the rainfall that the crops depend on. If that moisture source disappears, local food security will be at greater risk."
From Science Daily
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