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clearly removed
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "clearly removed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something has been taken away or eliminated in a way that is obvious or evident. Example: "The outdated information was clearly removed from the final report to ensure accuracy."
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Exact Expressions
11 human-written examples
On Saturday, the area hosted a scene at once reminiscent of the bad old days and clearly removed from it: a man wielding a kitchen knife drifted south along Seventh Avenue, trailed by police officers and camera-clutching onlookers, before being shot and killed by officers near West 37th Street.
News & Media
The non-microbial gases are largely within the approximated equilibrium limits, while the microbial gases are clearly removed from those limits.
Science
In the magnified view of via region in Fig. 5b, we could verify that the sacrificial metal layers in via and metal 2 have been clearly removed while the top and bottom metal layers were not damaged by the etchant.
Just like the line-scratch detection, only one dig image, which is referred to the real image, is reconstructed in the proposed system, which means that the duplicate image has been clearly removed from the reconstructed images.
Science
The cross-sectional SEM micrographs of the LED structure with the micro- and nanoscale complex polymer structure on the PSS are shown in Figure 4a. Figure 4b, c show that the micro- and nanoscale complex polymer structures formed on the metal electrode were clearly removed via the RIE etching process to ensure stable current injection.
Science
7. What about Don? Koenig never focuses too much on Don throughout the season and therefore we're left to assume Hae's boyfriend at the time was pretty clearly removed from the crime.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
48 human-written examples
Mr. Meisel, who would remain in charge of Overture's operations after the acquisition, said: "By clearly removing some of the uncertainty associated with the audience traffic, we're now able to focus that much more on product development.
News & Media
Your anxiety gives me hope that she may "grow" and "evolve" into the kind of judge who tries her dispassionate best to determine whether the Constitution clearly removes a particular issue from the political process, and if not leaves its resolution to the voters.
News & Media
Clearly, removing large amounts of nutrients through timber harvesting over several rotations could cause of nutrient depletion and soil degradation, and consequently cause a decrease in forest productivity.
Only available as a Chrome add-on for now, Evernote Clearly removes ads, links, navigational elements and whatnot from any block of text you'd like to read on the Web and lets you easily save it to Evernote to read later.
News & Media
In fact only a few months back, the independence of the CBI was the bone of contention of the anti graft agitators and the opposition who wanted to place it under the Lokpal, a new constructional body with unlimited powers, clearly removing all powers to control it from the elected representative of the people and subverting the essence of Indian democracy.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "clearly removed" to emphasize that something has been eliminated in an obvious or easily understood manner. For greater impact, follow it with an explanation of the effects of the removal.
Common error
Avoid pairing "clearly removed" with weak verbs like 'is' or 'was'. Instead, choose stronger verbs that highlight the action and its impact, such as 'The obstacle was clearly removed, paving the way for progress'.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "clearly removed" functions as an adverbial modifier followed by a past participle, describing how an action (removal) was performed. Ludwig confirms this is usable in written English. It modifies the verb to emphasize the obviousness of the removal.
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Science
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News & Media
40%
Wiki
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Formal & Business
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Encyclopedias
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Social Media
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "clearly removed" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase in English, as supported by Ludwig. It is employed to stress the obviousness of something being taken away or eliminated. It commonly appears in scientific and news media sources. When using this phrase, ensure to pair it with strong verbs for more impact, and use it when you want to remove any ambiguity regarding the fact that removal occurred. Related alternatives include "obviously eliminated" and "evidently removed".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
obviously eliminated
Replaces 'clearly' with 'obviously', emphasizing the evident nature of the elimination.
evidently removed
Replaces 'clearly' with 'evidently', focusing on the apparent or easily seen aspect of the removal.
plainly taken away
Substitutes 'clearly' with 'plainly', highlighting the straightforward manner of removal.
unmistakably removed
Emphasizes the lack of ambiguity in the removal process.
distinctly eliminated
Focuses on the clear and recognizable aspect of the elimination.
unquestionably removed
Highlights the certainty and lack of doubt surrounding the removal.
categorically removed
Indicates that the removal was absolute and without exception.
patently eliminated
Suggests that the elimination was obvious and easily perceptible.
conspicuously removed
Focuses on the noticeable and easily observed nature of the removal.
unambiguously eliminated
Highlights that the elimination was free from any possible misinterpretation.
FAQs
How can I use "clearly removed" in a sentence?
You can use "clearly removed" to indicate that something has been taken away or eliminated in a way that is obvious. For example: "The outdated information was "clearly removed" from the final report to ensure accuracy."
What are some alternatives to "clearly removed"?
Some alternatives to "clearly removed" include "obviously eliminated", "plainly taken away", or "evidently removed".
Is it redundant to say "clearly removed"?
While 'removed' already implies that something is gone, adding 'clearly' emphasizes the evident nature of the removal. The phrase is acceptable when you want to highlight that the removal was obvious and unambiguous.
What is the difference between "clearly removed" and "permanently removed"?
"Clearly removed" focuses on the obviousness of the removal, while "permanently removed" emphasizes that the removal is irreversible. Use "permanently removed" when the removal is intended to be lasting.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
4.3/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested