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

Many, many more have made their feelings clear off the record.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2024

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

We could hear that Marlene was becoming frantic again, and Karli was out there, shouting at him to clear off.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo