Examples of clearing in a Sentence
the clearing of the table
the clearing of wood and brush from part of the forest
We found a clearing in the forest.
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The city has also increased creek and ditch clearing and is adding temporary pumps in low-lying areas on North Beach while permanent pumps are designed and installed.
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Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt jumped on a soft clearing attempt by Edmonton’s Kaspari Kapanen just inside the left point and passed to Eetu Luostarinen in the right circle.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Trim trees and clear landscaping hazards Maintaining your property’s landscaping including trim trees, remove dead branches, and clearing gutters are all actions to reduce the risk of falling limbs damaging your home and to ensure efficient drainage during heavy rains.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The city launched its emergency operation team, which deals with major disasters, and said its crews had already begun assessing the damage and clearing debris last night.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 4 June 2025
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Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt jumped on a soft clearing attempt by Edmonton’s Kaspari Kapanen just inside the left point and passed to Eetu Luostarinen in the right circle.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Trim trees and clear landscaping hazards Maintaining your property’s landscaping including trim trees, remove dead branches, and clearing gutters are all actions to reduce the risk of falling limbs damaging your home and to ensure efficient drainage during heavy rains.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The city launched its emergency operation team, which deals with major disasters, and said its crews had already begun assessing the damage and clearing debris last night.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 4 June 2025
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“Clearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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clearing
noun
clear·ing
ˈkli(ə)r-iŋ 
1
: the act or process of making or becoming clear
2
: an area of land cleared of wood and brush
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