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as in to police (up)
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Recent Examples of unclutter
That New Year's vibes will give us the urge to unclutter our lives, both physically and emotionally.
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Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Aug. 2022
After that episode, Mr. Pomeroy enlisted Greg Dyer, a former district manager at the F.A.A., to help unclutter the tarmac.
—New York Times, 1 July 2022
This company’s screwdriver sets have helped to unclutter thousands upon thousands of our readers’ toolboxes over the years, and Nanch’s best-sellers are getting more and more popular by the day.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 21 May 2021
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The 2003 tripartite agreement among the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan and the UNHCR created a long-term framework for protecting the rights of refugee returnees and monitoring and facilitating voluntary repatriation.—
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After a diplomatic standoff, Colombia ultimately agreed to use its planes to facilitate deportations—a move widely seen as a political win for Trump.—
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The company isn’t completely unplugging from EVs, according to CEO Gil West.—
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Puerto Rico is best know for its abundance of places to unplug, unwind, and explore the unknown.—
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To neaten the group, coil them up and twist a bread tie around them.—
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Use a curl-specific hair gel to neaten and smooth each side, applying a small amount down each section to be twisted.—
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Nearly two-thirds of employers said easing inflation, stabilizing interest rates and a steady unemployment rate should support headcount growth this year, according to a survey conducted last fall.—
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However, investors’ worries were eased as Trump held off from implementing levies immediately.—
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In a relative sense, Bregman turned out to be something of a bargain.—
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On a weekly basis, the three major averages logged gains, as sentiment improved following more certainty around U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, while new inflation data turned out to be more constructive than first expected.—
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Designed for daytime and nighttime use, the formulation also has lactic acid—the exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acid increases the cream’s absorption, bolsters the antioxidant properties of vitamin C, and unclogs the pores.—
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Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.—
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Spending on things like housecleaning services or grocery delivery left people feeling more satisfied than spending on things like new clothes and wine.—
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If a company tells you it is bonded, know that doesn’t mean much: The bonds housecleaning services buy protect the company, not you.—
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The formula is packed with keratins and proteins to fortify the nails, while key ingredients like cellulose, silica, celery seed extract, and camellia oil help smooth and strengthen.—
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The two that were closed – runways 4/22 and 15/33 – are shorter than the main runway and typically used during busier periods at the airport to alleviate congestion and smooth the flow of traffic into and out of DCA.—
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“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclutter. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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