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clear up

verb

tr to explain or solve (a mystery, misunderstanding, etc)
to put (a place or thing that is disordered) in order
intr (of the weather) to become brighter

noun

the act or an instance of clearing up

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Example Sentences

He described the surreal moments after Nick was whisked away by air ambulance where he was left clearing up the mess, then simply returned to work.

From BBC

Aziyah's cough still hasn't cleared up and he has been referred to a lung specialist.

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I thought it would clear up but it never did.

From Los Angeles Times

BBC Verify has analysed reports in Russian media, statements from officials and Greenpeace releases from this month that talk about oil being found or cleared up on various beaches.

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He added that Thatchers was "thrilled" the court had "got to the core of the issue and cleared up any cloudy judgment".

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