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The action or process of clearing something, such as removing obstacles, granting official permission to proceed, or creating space for unimpeded passage—think air traffic control approvals or security vetting. It also denotes the physical gap between objects, vital in engineering, or a retail event slashing prices to offload inventory. In modern lingo, it evokes efficiency, from bureaucratic hurdles to bargain hunts.
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