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clear away

British  

verb

  1. (adverb) to remove (objects) from (the table) after a meal

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clear away Idioms  

  1. see clear out, def. 1.

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They help control how genetic instructions in DNA are converted into proteins, assist in clearing away cellular waste that could otherwise become toxic, and can even play a role in suppressing tumor growth.

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Handsome took the hairbrush from Duane and began to meticulously clear away the weeds from Twitch’s fur.

From Literature

We cleared away the remnants of our meal and lay on our mats by the water’s edge.

From Literature

We walk to the spot by the footbridge and clear away the fallen leaves.

From Literature

Autophagy is the process cells use to clear away damaged proteins and other waste.

From Science Daily

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