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as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program
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Recent Examples of unclog
But there are ways to prevent slime buildup, and ways to unclog a pipe without an AC tech coming over.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024
Make sure blades have come to a complete stop before crossing over gravel or touching any part of the mower, including attempting to unclog the discharge chute or removing the grass catcher.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 July 2024
Simply dab it into your skin after cleansing, and the gentle BHA acids will work to unclog as well as shrink the appearance of pores, remove flakes, and even out your skin tone.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
On a practical level, this makes sense; debris, oil, and bacteria can pile up on the skin and exfoliating can help unclog congested pores.
—Kari Molvar, Vogue, 1 July 2024
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024
Make sure blades have come to a complete stop before crossing over gravel or touching any part of the mower, including attempting to unclog the discharge chute or removing the grass catcher.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 July 2024
Simply dab it into your skin after cleansing, and the gentle BHA acids will work to unclog as well as shrink the appearance of pores, remove flakes, and even out your skin tone.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
On a practical level, this makes sense; debris, oil, and bacteria can pile up on the skin and exfoliating can help unclog congested pores.
—Kari Molvar, Vogue, 1 July 2024
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First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The department’s Office of Civil Rights opened an investigation into Owasso Public Schools in March following a complaint from the Human Rights Campaign, the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This extension was facilitated by deposits into the Trust Account.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Pro’s Closet was founded in Boulder 18 years ago and over time sought to take used bike sales — traditionally a local market facilitated by bike shops and sites such as Craigslist — and go national.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The campaign will wait until the dust has cleared a bit more before making an official statement.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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After the line was cleared in less than 30 minutes there have been no long lines here or at several other polling sites on the west side throughout the morning.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Unclog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclog. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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