clear the way
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The judge said it would "clear the way" for the trial to proceed with jury selection on 26 May.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Then employ a major demining operation to clear the way for a far larger number of ships to use a broader part of the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Greer also said U.S. officials have been talking with their Chinese counterparts about setting up a “board of trade” to sort out nonsensitive trade issues to clear the way for talks on “the sticky issues.”
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
While CBS News would have likely prevailed in court, the company made the payment to clear the way for Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026
Nothing will lead me to my mother, or clear the way for her to get to me.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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