Definitions
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
clear .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
- adjective freed from any question of guilt
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Examples
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This struggle was worth it though it is sad that Billy's parents and brother Pat did not live to see his name cleared and the truth told.
MOD apologises 40 years after fatal shooting of Billy McKavanagh 2011
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Anjali frowned, and then her expression cleared as if she had come to a decision.
THE TIME QUAKE Linda Buckley-Archer 2009
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Anjali frowned, and then her expression cleared as if she had come to a decision.
THE TIME QUAKE Linda Buckley-Archer 2009
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Anjali frowned, and then her expression cleared as if she had come to a decision.
THE TIME QUAKE Linda Buckley-Archer 2009
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Anjali frowned, and then her expression cleared as if she had come to a decision.
THE TIME QUAKE Linda Buckley-Archer 2009
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Anjali frowned, and then her expression cleared as if she had come to a decision.
THE TIME QUAKE Linda Buckley-Archer 2009
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Cornelia grimaced in agreement, but her expression cleared as she identified the voices.
A Wicked Gentleman Jane Feather 2007
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Cornelia grimaced in agreement, but her expression cleared as she identified the voices.
A Wicked Gentleman Jane Feather 2007
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I was about to retreat when her expression cleared and she smiled.
PRIVATE KATE BRIAN 1998
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I was about to retreat when her expression cleared and she smiled.
PRIVATE KATE BRIAN 1998
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