Clear
Clear verb - To rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way.
Quell
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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He was at first glad for the clear example of Rock Beats Laser to quell accusations that the more modern warrior always wins... only to realize that it would instead provide fuel for accusations of an American bias.
Source: Series / Deadliest Warrior
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