clear the way
idiom
1
: to make the area through which someone or something is trying to pass open and able to be used
She directed traffic to clear the way for the ambulance.
2
: to allow something to happen or develop
The truce would clear the way for further discussions between the two groups.
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This would finally clear the way for a Western-Sunni-Israeli military alliance arrayed against Iran and its terrorist proxies—which the Saudis desire.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Netanyahu’s statement appeared to clear the way for the Israeli government to approve of the deal, which would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and see dozens of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The property was once considered as a site for a combination harness racing track and casino, but language in the legislation Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed last summer to clear the way for the transfer to the Park District would prevent the property from being used for gambling purposes.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Washington — The Justice Department urged a federal appeals court in Atlanta on Wednesday to clear the way for the release of a portion of special counsel Jack Smith's report detailing his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Netanyahu’s statement appeared to clear the way for the Israeli government to approve of the deal, which would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and see dozens of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The property was once considered as a site for a combination harness racing track and casino, but language in the legislation Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed last summer to clear the way for the transfer to the Park District would prevent the property from being used for gambling purposes.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Washington — The Justice Department urged a federal appeals court in Atlanta on Wednesday to clear the way for the release of a portion of special counsel Jack Smith's report detailing his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Clear the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20the%20way. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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