How to Use clearance in a Sentence

clearance

noun
  • The pilot got clearance to land.
  • That flight has not received clearance for landing.
  • She has a security clearance that allows her to see the classified information.
  • There was only 10 inches of clearance between the car and the side of the tunnel.
  • There’s quite a bit of ground clearance on this thing.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 13 May 2026
  • That, plus the ground clearance and seat heights.
    — New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
  • This ain’t ‘cause of no sample clearances.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
  • By that yardstick, this clearance moved briskly.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The spout must be able to pass over the vessel sink with at least an inch of clearance.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The private jet did not have takeoff clearance in that case.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Shop the Levi’s clearance section for stylish finds.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 June 2026
  • Happily, the clearance went through, and the song stayed in the show.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The 4-foot height clearance means most campers will not be able to fully stand in the tent.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • Skip these items until your dentist gives you clearance.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In older homes, these can be found in walk-in attics or low-clearance top floors.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
  • As part of the project, the bridge’s clearance will be increased to standard height.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The bridge does not have enough clearance for the yacht, which was being built in a nearby town.
    — New York Times, 7 July 2022
  • Just be sure to leave enough clearance on all four sides of the condenser to prevent clogged coils.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
  • Mohr, a 54-year-old home health-care aide, mostly shops the clearance aisles.
    — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Zone 2 must have 35 to 100 feet of clearance.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • At each end of the bumper are end caps that, when removed, provide more clearance in front of the wheels.
    — Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Withdrawal isn’t the same as clearance, though.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Withdrawal isn’t the same as clearance, though.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • This is a great way to take advantage of clearance bulbs on sale in spring at deep discounts.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The boat is too tall to get under the bridge, which has a 130-foot clearance.
    — Harold Maass, The Week, 3 Feb. 2022
  • His clearance to bat right-handed could be a boon to the Rangers’ offense.
    — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Agatha notes, of Mountain Dew—as the paint had been bought on clearance.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Sep. 2021
  • For the better part of eight weeks, Bill has spent time waiting for visa clearance.
    — Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 31 May 2022
  • As is often the case, though, most of the clearances have come without an arrest.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • That didn’t stop her from winning with an 11-feet, 9¾-inches clearance.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026

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