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To clear the table.
To remove all dishes, cutlery, etc. from a table after a meal.
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"I find that people are more willing now to accept my proclivities," he says, as the waitress clears the table.
Paul McCartney clears the table, brings the asparagus plates into the kitchen and stacks them neatly by the sink.
Instead, she clears the table, picks up the sharp knife, and stands at the window, washing the blade under the running tap.
He clears the table, heads for the door, then pauses on the threshold for a little intake of breath, before stepping out into the bright emptiness of his day.
At Regan's, the buffet is set up in the kitchen and the president clears the table, and he and Billy immediately go in and wash the dishes, and when they are finished they are finished and will be ready to remove your plate before you have finished".
She worries that Raja might be a terrorist posing as a student, but Gary, who is pleased to learn that the host family receives $500 a month, takes a shine to the well-mannered young man who clears the table, washes dishes and does household chores.
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Mrs. Kaziewicz takes the reservations, seats the guests, serves the food, clears the tables, supervises the waiters and makes all the desserts.
Mother began to clear the table.
Mrs. Breier got up to clear the table.
Julian stood up and began to clear the table.
Every time Trump faltered, O'Sullivan rose to clear the table.
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