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  • present participle of clear.
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clearing

[kleer-ing] / ˈklɪər ɪŋ /


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Normally, microglia help maintain brain health by clearing away damaged material.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

She said she had been clearing her yard with a chain saw when Regan called.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Researchers at King's College London have launched a "Laughter Lab" to explore whether laughing can help people with chronic lung conditions by clearing airways, improving breathing, and boosting wellbeing.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

According to O’Brien, Rinderknecht admitted to investigators that he had brought a lighter with him up to the clearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

In a rare moment when the sled is on smooth ground I come across a clearing and a dog team is stopped ahead of me.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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