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Recent Examples of clearances
The traditional image of goalkeepers launching long clearances has disappeared, replaced by players who initiate attacks from the back.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Defenders Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Aubrey Modiba made heroic clearances, the former denying Jonathan David with an open goal gaping in the second half, while goalkeeper Williams made a string of important saves, too.
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Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Given how difficult the property is to access, the pool’s dimensions were limited by railroad clearances.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
The team won 64% of its duels overall and 81% of aerial duels while making more tackles, interceptions, clearances and more.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Some are; aggregators handle real complexity in rights clearances, technical standards, and platform relationships.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
But Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar pulled their overflight clearances; China insists that Taiwan is one of its provinces.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Two bridges will replace it with new clearances, too, which contrasts with the current one.
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Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Winning such clearances from multiple agencies and stakeholders is a big part of SpaceX’s—and Shotwell’s—job.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Defenders Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Aubrey Modiba made heroic clearances, the former denying Jonathan David with an open goal gaping in the second half, while goalkeeper Williams made a string of important saves, too.
—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Given how difficult the property is to access, the pool’s dimensions were limited by railroad clearances.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
The team won 64% of its duels overall and 81% of aerial duels while making more tackles, interceptions, clearances and more.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Some are; aggregators handle real complexity in rights clearances, technical standards, and platform relationships.
—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
But Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar pulled their overflight clearances; China insists that Taiwan is one of its provinces.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Two bridges will replace it with new clearances, too, which contrasts with the current one.
—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Winning such clearances from multiple agencies and stakeholders is a big part of SpaceX’s—and Shotwell’s—job.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearances
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They route requests, apply authentication, manage tool permissions, and log activity.
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Random games, free streaming apps or odd utilities can come with permissions or fine print that most people skip.
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This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
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This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
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On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
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“Clearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearances. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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