Clear
Clear verb - To rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way.
Shades
Shades noun - Spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun.
Both words in one sentence
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Stepford Smiler: Keisuke has shades of this in Episode 5 where he smiles at Akira despite it being clear he is disturbed by what Akira had done.
Source: Visual Novel / Togainu no Chi -
The Neidermeyer: Captain Cole has shades of this, with his willingness to stubbornly sacrifice his men to complete the mission, even when it's clear the situation is out of hand.
Source: Video Game / Battlefield 3 -
The shades of good and bad are more clear-cut, making it so that Heller is more of a Super Hero than Mercer.
Source: Video Game / [PROTOTYPE 2]
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